K–6Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (2024)
The new Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027. The Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (2017) will not be available after December 2028.
2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 2
- ST2-DDT-01
uses a design process to create products to address user needs or opportunities
- ST2-DDT-02
designs and uses algorithms, represents data and uses digital systems for a purpose
Explore the design of a structure, product or place and identify how user needs are addressed
Generate, develop and communicate design ideas
Test construction methods and materials to build a designed model
Build, test and evaluate a designed model
Research processes used to provide food and clothing
Use core features of common digital tools to locate, select, store and retrieve relevant information
Use core features of common digital tools to share content, plan tasks and collaborate safely following an agreed code of conduct
Design Loading that use Loading and Loading to document and program a procedure
Explore how Loading can be represented by letters, numbers, symbols, images and sounds depending on the purpose
Select, enter and represent different types of data using digital tools