Science Understanding
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Science Understanding in Science Year 1 includes:
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Clouds and Their Position – Poster
Learn about the different types of clouds and their position within the atmosphere with this printable poster.
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Objects in the Sky – Vocabulary Cards and Writing Templates
Create a vocabulary and writing center with a word wall and writing templates that cover objects in the sky.
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Objects in the Sky – Writing Prompts
Describe objects in the sky, such as the clouds, moon and sun, with this set of 8 space science writing prompts.
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Phases of the Moon Activity - Task Cards
Review information about the different moon phases with this set of 24 Phases of the Moon Activity task cards.
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5 Fun Facts About Ants - Read and Respond Worksheet
A '5 fun facts ...' information sheet and worksheet.
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The Seasons - Posters
A set of beautifully illustrated posters that depict the seasons and the differences between them.
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Seasonal Changes Worksheet
A worksheet the explores the observable features of the seasons.
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Spinifex Glue – Worksheet
A worksheet for students to order the sequence of turning spinifex grass into resin glue.
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The Science Behind Shaping Pretzels – Worksheet
A worksheet to order an illustrated procedure about how to make a pretzel using scientific actions.
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The Science Behind Shaping Pretzels
An illustrated procedure about how to make a pretzel using scientific actions.
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Stretchy Scoot Relay
A whole class active game to play when learning about the properties of materials.
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Asking Questions About Living Things
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify that small animals have different external features.
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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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Marvellous Materials
A 60-minute lesson in which students recap their prior knowledge of materials and their physical features.
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What Will Change?
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Do You See What I See?
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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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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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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.
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How About This Weather?
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The Daytime Sky
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We're Going On a Playground Safari
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the external features of small animals.
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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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Stretch, Bend and Twist – I Think You've Got the Gist
A 60-minute lesson designed for students to use their knowledge of materials to predict and identify whether materials stretch, bend or twist.
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Handy Heating
A 60-minute lesson designed to explain how certain materials change when they are heated.
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Choice Cooling
A 60-minute lesson designed to explain how certain materials change when they are cooled.
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Assessment: Chemical Science – Clever Changes
A 30-minute assessment designed to assess students' ability to describe physical changes in materials.
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Changes I Can See - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives
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Why Does It Change?
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Seasons of Change