This Curiosity Snapshot provides a cross-curriculum introduction to inventions through science, history, design, technology, and creative inquiry.
Learners explore how inventions are created, how they work, and how people in different cultures and times have developed tools, machines, and technologies to solve problems. They investigate inventions from around the world, including Australian and First Nations technologies, and discover how ideas are tested, improved, and redesigned over time while developing skills in questioning, investigation, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
The snapshot is designed using inclusive learning principles, supporting diverse learning needs through self-paced exploration, clear instructions, flexible activity options, visual supports, and multiple ways for learners to engage, create, and reflect.
A Curiosity Snapshot is a single learning experience within the larger Curiosity Collection. Each snapshot introduces a topic through exploration, creative activities, and reflection.
The program includes:
| Learning Area | Level, Code | Descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Level 6, VCSSU075 | Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions |
| Science | Level 6, VCSSU076 | Energy from a variety of sources can be used to generate electricity and movement |
| Science | Level 6, VCSIS082 | Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge |
| Science | Level 6, VCSIS083 | Plan and conduct investigations to answer questions, including deciding what needs to be observed, measured and recorded |
| Science | Level 6, VCSIS086 | Construct and use a range of representations, including tables, graphs and labelled diagrams, to represent and communicate ideas and findings |
| Design & Technologies | Level 6, VCDSTS033 | Investigate how people in design and technologies occupations address competing considerations, including sustainability, when designing products, services and environments |
| Design & Technologies | Level 6, VCDSTS034 | Generate, develop and communicate design ideas and processes using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques including annotated sketches, diagrams and models |
| Design & Technologies | Level 6, VCDSTS035 | Produce designed solutions suitable for a range of technologies contexts by selecting and manipulating a range of tools, equipment, materials, systems and components |
| Design & Technologies | Level 6, VCDSTS036 | Evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions based on criteria for success, including sustainability considerations |
| Humanities – History | Level 6, VCHHC097 | Sequence significant events in chronological order to analyse the causes and effects and identify continuities and changes |
| Humanities – History | Level 6, VCHHK098 | The contribution of individuals and groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to the development of Australian society |
| Humanities – Geography | Level 6, VCGGK096 | Differences in the economic, demographic and social characteristics of places across the world |
| English | Level 6, VCELY313 | Plan, rehearse and deliver presentations, selecting and sequencing appropriate content and multimodal elements for defined audiences and purposes |
| English | Level 6, VCELY314 | Use comprehension strategies to interpret and analyse information and ideas, comparing content from a variety of textual sources including media and digital texts |
| English | Level 6, VCELY315 | Use a range of software, including word processing programs, to construct, edit and publish written text, selecting vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation appropriate to the purpose and audience |
| Mathematics | Level 6, VCMNA213 | Solve problems involving length, area, volume and capacity using appropriate units of measurement |
| The Arts – Visual Arts | Level 6, VCAVAE033 | Explore visual conventions and use materials, techniques and processes to express ideas, concepts and themes in artworks |
| The Arts – Visual Arts | Level 6, VCAVAR034 | Create and display artworks, describing how ideas are expressed to an audience |
Our guided learning journey that moves from curiosity to understanding. Each step
builds naturally, so your child can explore, think, create, and grow at their own pace.
Get orientated and understand the challenge, goals and what you’ll create.
Ask questions, explore different ideas and perspectives and gather inspiration.
Dig deeper into your ideas, test possibilities and build understanding.
Create, make and experiment using the skills and ideas you’ve developed.
Look back on your process and results, celebrate growth and consider what’s next.
Explore legends, creatures, and mythical worlds while building skills
Discover how animals live, adapt, and survive while learning about the natural world.
Use gaming worlds to strengthen problem-solving, digital literacy, and thinking.
Discover the science behind speed while developing skills in physics, measurement, and data.
