Physical sciences
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Physical sciences in Science Year 1 includes:
- ACSSU020 Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
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Design a Musical Instrument Worksheet
A worksheet that can be used as a design technology task that explores the science of sound.
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Storm's a Comin' - Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring sound in science or music.
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Science Experiment - Line Up the Light!
A science experiment which explores how light travels.
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Investigating Sound - Science Task Cards
A set of 6 Task Cards detailing activities for investigating sound.
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Light Word Wall Vocabulary
Sixty light related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Science Experiment - Sound Research
A science experiment which explores how sound travels.
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What's in the Box? - Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the concept of light.
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5 Fascinating Facts About Sound – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a magazine article from the Year 1 magazine (Issue 3).
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Sound Word Wall Vocabulary
Twenty-seven sound vocabulary cards.
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Let the Sun Shine In! - Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the sun as a light source.
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Exploring the 5 Senses PowerPoint
A 16 slide PowerPoint Presentation to use when exploring the five senses.
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Light Teaching Resource Pack
A comprehensive set of posters, activities and worksheets related to the concept of light.
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Light and Sound Unit Plan
This Physical Sciences unit addresses the concepts of light and sound and how they are sensed.
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Design a Musical Instrument
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of sound.
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C'mon, Feel the Noise
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore sound and how it is made.
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Sound Research
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how sound travels.
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Sounds of Change
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate if the pitch and volume of sounds can be changed.
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No Light, No Sight
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate if light is needed in order to see.
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Make a Sound
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate if similar sounds can be made in different ways.
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Line Up the Light
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate if light travels in a straight line.
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Let the Sun Shine In
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore sources of light and identify the sun as a light source.
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Sensational Senses
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the five senses and the information they provide.