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
- an ability to solve problems, evaluate and debate scientific explanations and arguments, and justify conclusions and claims with evidence
- an ability to communicate scientific understanding and findings to a range of audiences
- an understanding of the relationship between science and society, including the diversity of science careers.
Ref: Victorian Curriculum V2 Science Rationale and Aims
Science Progression of Learning
