Biological Sciences 

The growth and survival of living things are affected by physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094)

Elaborations

• observing the growth of fungi such as yeast and bread mould in different conditions
• researching organisms that live in extreme environments such as Antarctica or a desert
• considering the effects of physical conditions causing migration and hibernation
• investigating how changing the physical conditions for plants impacts on their growth and survival such as salt water, use of fertilizers and soil types 
• investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ knowledge and understanding of the physical conditions necessary for the survival of certain plants and animals in the environment