The nature and practice of science. How scientists use tools, models and evidence to understand the universe — from the solar system to Aboriginal sky knowledge.
Explore the purpose and branches of scientific knowledge.
Use instruments accurately and compare their reliability.
Design a safe, fair test — then carry it out.
Spot trends in data and explain what they mean.
How our picture of the solar system has changed over time.
Relative positions that explain day, night and seasons.
Why the Moon's shape appears to change — and when shadows fall.
How First Nations Peoples use lunar cycles to understand the natural world.
Reading the stars to predict seasons, animal behaviour and plant cycles.
A recent breakthrough that changed what we know about the Universe.