English
29 content descriptions · Language, Literature, Literacy
- AC9EFLA01explore how language is used differently at home and school depending on the relationships between peoplePlan this
- AC9EFLA02explore different ways of using language to express preferences, likes and dislikesPlan this
Mathematics
12 content descriptions · Number, Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics
- AC9MFN01name, represent and order numbers including zero to at least 20, using physical and virtual materials and numeralsPlan this
- AC9MFN02recognise and name the number of objects within a collection up to 5 using subitisingPlan this
Science
9 content descriptions · Science understanding, Science as a human endeavour, Science inquiry
- AC9SFU01observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these featuresPlan this
- AC9SFU02describe how objects move and how factors including their size, shape or material influence their movementPlan this
Humanities and Social Sciences
9 content descriptions · Knowledge and understanding, Skills
- AC9HSFK01the people in their family, where they were born and raised, and how they are related to each otherPlan this
- AC9HSFK02the celebrations and commemorations of significant events shared with their families and othersPlan this
Health and Physical Education
10 content descriptions · Personal, social and community health, Movement and physical activity
- AC9HPFP01investigate who they are and the people in their worldPlan this
- AC9HPFP02practise personal and social skills to interact respectfully with othersPlan this
Technologies
5 content descriptions · Knowledge and understanding, Processes and production skills
- AC9TDEFK01explore how familiar products, services and environments are designed by peoplePlan this
- AC9TDEFP01generate, communicate and evaluate design ideas, and use materials, equipment and steps to safely make a solution for a purposePlan this
The Arts
20 content descriptions · Exploring and responding, Developing practices and skills, Creating and making, Presenting and performing
- AC9ADAFE01explore how and why the arts are important for people and communitiesPlan this
- AC9ADAFD01use play, imagination, arts knowledge, processes and/or skills to discover possibilities and develop ideasPlan this
Languages
57 content descriptions · Foundation Arabic, Foundation Auslan, Foundation Chinese, Foundation framework, Foundation French, Foundation German
- AC9LAF01with support, recognise and communicate meaning in ArabicPlan this
- AC9LAF02explore, with support, language features of Arabic noticing similarities and differences between Arabic and EnglishPlan this
Questions teachers ask
- What does the Australian Curriculum cover in Foundation?
- Foundation has content descriptions in 8 learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Technologies, The Arts, Languages. Open a learning area to see every content description and its code.
- What is Foundation called in my state?
- Foundation is the first year of school. It is called Kindergarten in NSW and the ACT, Prep in Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania, Reception in South Australia, Pre-primary in Western Australia and Transition in the Northern Territory.