Year 2 Science & Technology Scope & Sequence + “What Changed in 2026?” Explainer

Year 2 Science & Technology Scope & Sequence + “What Changed in 2026?” Explainer

Stage 1 | NSW Syllabus (Implementation from 2026)

About This Resource:

Preparing for the new NSW Science and Technology syllabus can feel overwhelming. This resource has been created to save teachers' time by clearly unpacking the Stage 1 Year 2 syllabus and presenting it in a clear, teacher-friendly scope and sequence, alongside a plain-English explanation of the changes introduced in 2026.

This bundle is ideal for teachers, stage teams and schools preparing for the 2026 syllabus implementation, providing confidence, clarity and curriculum alignment.

What’s Included:

Year 2 Science & Technology Scope & Sequence (Stage 1)

• Term-by-term breakdown across Terms 1–4
• Clearly identifies focus areas, outcomes, and content groups
• Aligned to the NEW NSW Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus (2024)
• Designed for use in programs and planning documents.

“What Changed in 2026?” Explainer Page

• One-page, teacher-friendly overview of the new syllabus structure
• Explains focus areas vs content groups
• Clarifies how Science and Design & Digital Technologies work across the year
• Explains how writing is now explicitly embedded in Science & Technology
• Perfect for quick reference, stage discussions or executive planning

Curriculum Alignment:

This resource aligns with the NSW Stage 1 Year 2 Science and Technology syllabus, implemented from 2026, including the ongoing focus areas:

Science

Investigations of changes provide knowledge and understanding

Outcomes:

• ST1-SCI-01
• ST1-PQU-01
• ST1-DAT-01

Design & Digital Technologies:

Design and digital solutions are created through knowledge and understanding

Outcomes:

• ST1-DDT-01
• ST1-PQU-01

Content groups are intentionally distributed across the year, with written communication embedded throughout and explicitly emphasised in Terms 3 and 4, as outlined in the syllabus.

Why Teachers will love this resource:

✔ Saves hours of syllabus unpacking

✔ Removes confusion around new syllabus language

✔ Clearly shows what to teach and when

✔ Written in plain, practical teacher language

✔ Suitable for new and experienced teachers

✔ Ideal for whole-stage consistency and school-wide planning

Who This Resource Is For:

• Year 2 teachers
• Stage 1 teams
• Curriculum leaders
• Schools preparing for 2026 implementation
• Beginning teachers wanting clear guidance

Coming Soon:

Matching PowerPoint slides and student worksheets aligned to this scope and sequence will be available in my shop before the start of Term 1.

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