The Victorian Curriculum F–10 Science provides opportunities for students to experience the wonder of understanding the world scientifically. It enables students to develop an understanding of key science concepts and processes, the inquiry practices used to acquire and develop scientific knowledge, science’s contribution to our cultures and society, and applications of science in our lives.

Aims

Science aims to ensure that students develop:

• an interest in science as a way of expanding their curiosity and willingness to investigate the changing world they live in
• a solid foundation of knowledge of the biological, chemical, Earth and space, and physical sciences
• an understanding of the dynamic nature of scientific knowledge, including historical and global contributions, and the roles of evidence, peer review and consensus
• an ability to select and integrate scientific knowledge and practices to explain, predict and understand phenomena and to apply understanding to new situations and events
• an understanding of scientific inquiry and the ability to use a range of scientific inquiry practices
• skills in data generation, representation, interpretation, analysis and evaluation