Processing and analysing data and information
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Processing and analysing data and information in Science Foundation Year includes:
- ACSIS233 Engage in discussions about observations and represent ideas
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Uses of Materials Sorting Activity
Explore the materials objects are made of with a fun sorting activity for students.
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Describing Properties of Materials Beanbag Toss Game
Learn about the properties of materials and how to describe them with an exciting beanbag toss game.
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What Dissolves? Science Inquiry Activity (F-2)
Introduce science inquiry skills and investigate whether materials dissolve in water with a hands-on science experiment for early learners.
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Observing Photosynthesis Experiment (F-2)
Investigate how oxygen is made with a hands on photosynthesis experiment.
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Balloon Rocket Experiment
Complete a hands-on Balloon Rocket experiment to use when investigating how energy can make things move.
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Changes I Can See - Worksheet
A worksheet that explores changes to observable features of the environment.
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Shelter Building - STEM Experiment
Discover how shelters protect living things by challenging your students to build an animal shelter in this Shelter Building Stem Activity.
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Things That Stretch, Bend and Twist – Sorting Activity
Introduce your students to physical changes in materials with a stretch, bend and twist material sorting activity.
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Observable Properties of Matter Cut and Paste Worksheets
Practise sorting objects based on observable properties with a pair of printable cut and paste worksheets.
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Five Senses Worksheet Pack
Explore the five senses with a pack of printable worksheets highlighting the senses of taste, smell, touch, sight, and hearing.
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Sound Energy Project (Rubber Band Musical Instruments)
Use this sound energy experiment to help your students visualise sound using everyday items.
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Plant Growth Chart Worksheet
Record the growth and changes in a plant over time with one of our differentiated plant growth charts.
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Shadow Walk Activity Pack (F-1)
Explore light and shadow while building science observation skills with a printable early years Shadow Walk Activity Pack.
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Animal Habitat Diorama Project
Plan an Animal Habitat Diorama Project for your students with our animal habitat / biome diorama project pack.
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Making Scientific Observations Worksheets
Use this set of two worksheets to help your students record their own scientific observations during science experiments and projects.
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Describing Matter Properties Worksheet Pack
Observe and describe examples of matter with a Matter Properties Worksheet Pack.
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Scientific Investigation Skills Worksheet
Help students begin the process of a scientific investigation with an introduction to the scientific method activity sheet.
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The 5 Senses Worksheets - Cut and Paste
Introduce your students to the five senses with a pack of printable 5 Senses Cut and Paste Worksheets.
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Making a Mini Water Cycle - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating the water cycle.
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Roll or Slide Investigation Worksheet – Recording Results
A worksheet for recording results after conducting a roll or slide investigation.
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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment which explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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Do I Have a Shadow? Activity (F-1)
Explore light and shadow while practising science inquiry skills with an engaging Predict and Observe Shadow Experiment for early learners.
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Science Experiment - Will It Change?
A science investigation in which the students observe changes that occur to various objects over time.
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Sink or Float Investigation Worksheet – Recording Results
A worksheet to record results after a sink or float investigation.
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What If? Materials Template
A set of 6 templates to use when investigating the properties of materials.
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Science Experiment - What Snacks Do Ants Prefer?
Teach your early years students how to make scientific predictions and observations with an engaging hands-on science experiment.
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Tree Observation Worksheets
Record observations of trees in the local environment with a printable graphic organiser.
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Printable Weather Recording Charts
Use these printable weather charts to graph and analyse the weather for each month.
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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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My Monster Reflection Template
A reflection template for students to use after creating a 3D monster.
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My Monster Design Template
A template to use for a design activity related to the properties of materials.
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Sensory Chart Graphic Organiser
Observe and record observations of the world around you with a printable Sensory Chart Graphic Organiser.