Science is one of eight learning areas in the Australian Curriculum. In this chapter, the world of scientists and what they do is explained and then explored within the context of Foundation to Year 6 settings. Using Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA, 2019) documents and a science concepts lens, relevant knowledge and understanding, skills and human endeavours for the years F–2, 3–4 and 5–6 are identified and mapped to a range of activities in a Garden Challenge project to provide examples of authentic, engaging learning opportunities for students that reflect how scientists work and think when tackling problems. This chapter takes you through the process of how to work and think as scientists do, and how to apply these strategies in Australian primary school classrooms.
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