VELS Standards and Focus Ideas

The focus ideas are organised according to VELS levels. With your student/s in mind, select the appropriate entry point.

My student/s are:

• working with a Level 1 or 2 focus
• progressing towards the Level 3 Standard
• progressing towards the Level 4 Standard
• progressing towards the Level 5 Standard
• progressing towards the Level 6 Standard

Additional support

• Glossary – Explains specific terms within the Science Continuum P-10
• Research – A reference list of the research underlying the Science Continuum P-10
• Science Continuum Orientation (PPT - 3.1Mb) – A PowerPoint presentation for science leaders, to assist in informing teachers about the Continuum. Please note that in order to view the speaker notes, it is necessary to save this file to your computer before opening it.