Stage 2:KLA: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Syllabus Outcomes UNIT OF WORK: Aussie Nature Reserve Built Environments BE S2.1: Creates models and evaluates built environments reflecting consideration of functional and aesthetic factors. develops and evaluates several ideas and models the idea that best meets the design criteria. Living Things LT S2.3: Identifies and describes the structure and function of living things and ways in which living things interact with other living things in their environment.  observes and reports on a local environment describing how plants and animals rely on each other; design and make a model of settlement suited to a particular environment with coonsideration for the interaction of living things. Investigating INV S2.7: Conducts investigations by observing, questioning, predicting, testing, recording and analysing data and drawing conclusions. observes and reports on a local environment describing how plants and animals rely on each other; surveys community groups eg farmers, landcare using email or fax to identify and analyse environmental problems in different parts of NSW. Design and Making DM S2.8: Develops, implements and evaluates ideas using drawings, models and prototypes at appropriate stages of the design process. Develops and evaluates several ideas and models the idea that best meets the design criteria. Using Technology UT S2.9: Selects and uses a range of equipment, computer based technology, materials and other resources with developing skill to enhance investigation and design tasks. accesses and records information from video, computer software and/or reference books.