Science Continua & Curriculum

How familiar are you with the Science Continua?

• Very familiar - I have used it regularly in 2021

• I know of the continua and can link to the curriculum

• I have heard of the continua but have not used it in 2021

• I have not heard of the Science continua before

How many sub-stands are there in the Science Continua?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Answer explanation

6 Strands:

- Biological Sciences

- Chemical Sciences

- Physical Sciences

- Earth and Space Science

- Science Inquiry

- Science as a Human Endeavour

This mirrors the sub-strands in the Victorian Curriculum.

In which strand of the continua would you find the sub-strand 'communicating'?

• Biological Science

• Science Inquiry

• Science as a Human Endeavour

• Physical Sciences

In which year level do we teach about body systems (not considering SEAL)?

• Year 8

• Year 9

• Year 7

• Year 10

The sub-strand 'States of Matter' is in the Chemical Sciences Strand. What level/s do 'states of matter include'?

• Level 5

• Level 7

• Level 8

• Level 9

• Level 6

In which year do we teach Light and Sound (not considering SEAL)?

• Year 7

• Year 8

• Year 9

• Year 10

How many sub-strands are there in the physical sciences strand?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

4 sub-strands:

- Forces

- Simple Machines

- Light and Sound

- Electricity and Magnetism

In which strand would you find descriptors about the Big Bang Theory?

• Physical Sciences

• Earth and Space Sciences

• Biological Sciences

• Chemical Sciences

In which continua strand would you find the sub-strand of inheritance?

• Biological Science

• Chemical Science

• Physical Science

• Science as a Human Endeavour