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=Science and Technology in the early years classroom=

[|Science Essential Learnings by the end of year three]
//Ways of working,// students are able to: //Knowledge and understandings//, Earth and Beyond-changes in the observable environment influence life: Natural and processed materials-Materials have different properties and undergo different changes: Energy and change- Energy can be used for different purposes:
 * pose questions and make predictions
 * identify and collect data, information and evidence
 * reflect on and identify other points of view relating to science in everyday situations
 * Materials of the earth can be used in various ways
 * Materials are categorised according to their observable properties
 * Pushes and pulls affect the shape and motion of objects

[|Technology Essential Learnings by the end of year three]
//Ways of working,// students are able to: //Knowledge and understandings,// Technology as a human endeavour//-// Technology is part of our every day lives and activities//:// Information, materials and systems (resources)- Resources are used to make products for particular purposes and contexts:
 * generate simple ideas for designs
 * select resources, simple techniques and tools to make products
 * follows guidelines to apply safe practices
 * reflect on the uses of technology and describe the impact in everyday situations
 * Technology and its products impacts on everyday lives in different ways.
 * resources have characteristics that can be matched to design requirements e.g. selecting materials that will float to make a boat.

[|ICTs Cross-curriculum priority by the end of year three]
//Inquiring with ICTs//-Students explore and use ICTs in the processes of inquiry across key learning areas. They: > understandings. //Creating with ICTs//-Students experiment with and use ICTs to create a range of responses to suit the purpose and audience. They use ICTs to develop understanding, demonstrate creativity, thinking, learning, collaboration and communication across key learning areas. They: //Communicating with ICTs//-Students experiment with and use ICTs across key learning areas to collaborate and enhance communication in different contexts for an identified audience. They: //Ethics, issues and ICTs//-Students understand the role of some ICTs in society. They develop and apply ethical, safe and responsible practices when working with ICTs in online and stand-alone environments. They: //Operating ICTs//-Students use a range of basic ICT functions and applications across key learning areas to inquire, create collaborate and communicate, and to manage, store and retrieve information and data. They:
 * experiment with different ICTs and select and use ICTs appropriate to the inquiry
 * conduct structured searches for data and information from a limited range of sources
 * reflect on how ICTs have assisted in meeting the inquiry purposes and in developing new
 * develop imaginative responses
 * record evidence of their learning
 * share and communicate ideas, understandings and responses
 * apply basic communication conventions
 * follow guidelines for personal safety and information security practices when using ICTs
 * reflect on how ICTs are used in the community and identify their impact.
 * follow guidelines to use ICTs and associated processes
 * reflect on their operation of ICTs and identify what worked well and what did not.

=Assessment= Assessment is ongoing throughout this inquiry unit. The unit begins with diagnostic assessment to focus on students prior knowledge by brainstorming on Wordle as the stundents are still in the beginning stage of developing their ICT skills. Then followed by formative assessment where students will be developing their understandings of how a boat floats This will provide opportunity for the teacher to give feedback. Assessment will be created on Skble as they are in the proficient stage, as students have previously had experiences with paint throughout the year. The final summative assessment allows students to show their achievements and concepts they have developed. This lesson will be done as a whole class as the students are in the beginning stage in developing their ICTs. The purpose of developing the prezi together is to show the students how to upload photos and information using ICTs. This presentation will then be uploaded to the Wiki so students can show their parents and peers.