Palaeontology: Digging Into the Past

Learners explore how scientists investigate life from millions of years ago by studying fossils and other forms of evidence. Through fossil discoveries, prehistoric animals, ancient environments, and scientific investigation, learners develop an understanding of how scientists build explanations about the past.

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Each Collection 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 Collection includes multiple Wonder activities completed over several sessions.

Each activity introduces new ideas through exploration, investigation, and creative design, leading to a final project where Wonder Seekers combine what they have learned.

The Collection includes:

Learning Area Level, Code Descriptor
Science Level 5, VC2S5U01 Examine how particular structural features and behaviours of living things enable their survival in specific habitats.
Science Level 5, VC2S5U02 Explain how scientific knowledge helps people understand the effects of their actions.
Science Inquiry Level 5, VC2S5I01 Pose questions and make predictions based on observations and prior knowledge.
Science Inquiry Level 5, VC2S5I05 Construct and use representations, including tables, graphs, and labelled diagrams, to organise and communicate ideas, findings, and explanations.
Science Inquiry Level 5, VC2S5I06 Use evidence to develop explanations and communicate scientific understanding.
Humanities – Geography Level 5, VC2HG5K02 Explain how climate and environmental characteristics influence the distribution of plants, animals, and human activities.
Humanities – Geography Level 5, VC2HG5S03 Interpret geographical data and information to identify patterns and explain relationships.
Humanities – History Level 5, VC2HH5S02 Sequence information about people, events, developments and phenomena using timelines and historical terms.
English Level 5, VC2E5LE03 Use comprehension strategies to interpret and analyse information, integrating ideas from texts.
English Level 5, VC2E5LY06 Create and edit written and multimodal texts, organising ideas logically and using appropriate language features.
Mathematics Level 5, VC2M5ST01 Acquire, organise and represent data to answer questions and identify patterns and trends.
Mathematics Level 5, VC2M5M01 Choose and use appropriate metric units to measure, compare and estimate attributes of objects and events.
Design and Technologies Level 5, VC2TDE5P01 Generate, develop and communicate design ideas using drawings, models, prototypes, and appropriate technical terms.
Digital Technologies Level 5, VC2TDI5P01 Acquire, organise and present data and information using digital systems and tools.
The Arts – Visual Arts Level 5, VC2AVA5C01 Explore visual conventions and materials to communicate ideas, observations and experiences in artworks.
Critical and Creative Thinking Level 5, VC2CCT5S03 Generate, develop and refine ideas and possibilities when investigating questions and challenges.
Critical and Creative Thinking Level 5, VC2CCT5S04 Evaluate evidence and reasoning when developing explanations and conclusions.
Personal and Social Capability Level 5, VC2PSC5A03 Reflect on personal strengths and interests and apply strategies to achieve goals independently and collaboratively.
Personal and Social Capability Level 5, VC2PSC5C02 Contribute to group activities and demonstrate respect for different perspectives and ideas.
curiosity journey

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.

guide

Get orientated and understand the challenge, goals and what you’ll create.

exploration

Ask questions, explore different ideas and perspectives and gather inspiration.

investigation

Dig deeper into your ideas, test possibilities and build understanding.

studio

Create, make and experiment using the skills and ideas you’ve developed.

reflection

Look back on your process and results, celebrate growth and consider what’s next.

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