Learning Map
ScienceScientific Inquiryusually ages 5–8

Modelling with Sketches

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem

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Can your child draw or build a model to show how they'd design something — like a boat shape that floats well — and explain why the shape matters?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on
Asking scientific questionsages 5–8Must ask questions about problems before modelling design solutions
Modelling with Sketchesthis skill · ages 5–8
Unlocks
Comparing Design Solutionsages 5–8Must create models before comparing test results of two designs
Building shade from the sunages 5–6Modelling/sketching skills support designing a shade structure

solid = must come firstdashed = helps

Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

Show candidate curriculum codes · 2 ACARA · 2 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9TDE2P01medium confidenceYear 1–2 · Processes and production skills

generate and communicate design ideas through describing, drawing or modelling, including using digital tools

AC9S3I04low confidenceYear 3 · Science inquiry

construct and use representations, including tables, simple column graphs and visual or physical models, to organise data and information, show simple relationships and identify patterns

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2TDE2D02medium confidenceDesign and Technologies · Foundation to Level 2 · Creating Designed Solutions strand
VC2TDE4D02low confidenceDesign and Technologies · Levels 3 and 4 · Creating Designed Solutions strand

These are candidate alignments generated by semantic matching — machine-suggested and unreviewed (v0.1), not official or verified mappings. For official curriculum content see australiancurriculum.edu.au, curriculum.nsw.edu.au and f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Don’t rely on them for registration or compliance purposes.

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