Science Understanding
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Science Understanding in Science Year 5 includes:
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Zooming in On Matter and Properties of Matter Graphic Organiser
Use a Matter and Properties of Matter Graphic Organiser to explore and identify examples of matter in your upper-year science classes.
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Year 5 Properties of Matter Activity - Scavenger Hunt
Explore the observable properties of matter in the classroom environment with a Year 5 Matter Scavenger hunt.
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Properties of Matter Reading Comprehension Pack (Year 3)
Read and discover the properties of matter with a set of Year 3 Reading Comprehension Worksheets.
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Earth's Rotation – Flipbook
Model and explain how Earth’s rotation causes the sun to move across the sky with this interactive flipbook.
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Forms of Energy – Year 4 Science Experiments for Kids
Investigate mechanical, electrical, light, thermal and sound energy with this set of science activities for kids.
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Moon Phases Diagram
Learn the phases of the moon in the southern hemisphere with this set of two posters.
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Earth Day - Acrostic Poem Template Pack
An acrostic poem template to use in the classroom to celebrate Earth Day and National Poetry Month.
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Movable Halloween Skeleton Template - Printable
Craft a bit of creepy classroom decor for Halloween with a Build Your Own Halloween Skeleton template.
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Aboriginal Interpretations of the Night Sky Worksheet
A worksheet that explores how Aboriginal peoples interpreted the night sky.
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Sort It Out! Properties of Matter Activity
Use our Properties of Matter Sorting Activity cards to create an engaging Matter Sorting Station in your classroom.
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Odd One Out Game- Observable Properties of Matter
Use an exciting 'Odd One Out' Game to practise identifying the observable properties of matter.
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Properties of Matter Game - Bean Bag Toss
Play an exciting Properties of Matter game by downloading a printable Matter Bean Bag Toss Game!
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States of Matter Interactive Task Cards
Identify examples of the 3 states of matter with a set of self-checking interactive task cards.
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Monster Mashup - Inherited Traits Activity
Introduce your students to inherited traits and learned behaviours through an exciting Monster Mashup Inherited Traits Activity!
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Inherited and Acquired Traits of Plants - Comprehension Worksheet
Read and learn about inherited and acquired traits in plants with a printable reading comprehension passage and worksheet.
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Rotation and Revolution Bingo
Engage your students with a lively game of bingo while learning about Earth’s rotation and revolution.
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Solar and Lunar Eclipse Posters
Display these solar and lunar eclipse diagrams in your classroom when learning about the alignment of the Sun, Earth and moon.
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All About the Sun – Comprehension Worksheet
Integrate science and reading while learning about the Sun with this comprehension worksheet.
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Inner vs. Outer Planets – Cut and Paste Worksheet
Sort inner and outer solar system planets with this cut-and-paste science worksheet.
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Conversation Heart Lollies Science Experiment Workbook
Investigate chemical reactions with this hands-on Valentine’s Day experiment booklet.
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The Solar System Begins
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What's the Matter?
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Interpreting the Night Sky
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What is Light?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will research the concept of light and generate a list of statements that can be tested.
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Slime - Solid, Liquid or Gas?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will recognise that not all substances can be easily classified on the basis of their observable properties.
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Diagram of the Solar System
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The Scale of the Solar System
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Lights Line Up!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will draw simple ray diagrams to show the paths of light from a source to the eyes.
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Understanding States of Matter
An assessment task designed to assess students' knowledge and understanding of solids, liquids and gases, their properties and their behaviour.
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Solids
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the observable characteristics of solids and how they behave in different ways.
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Matter Matters!
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Facts of the Matter
This Chemical Sciences unit explores the concept that solids, liquids and gases have different observable properties and behave in different ways.