Australian Curriculum Categories
Science Inquiry Skills
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Science Inquiry Skills in Science Foundation Year includes:
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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 Pattern Match Cards
A set of 89 task cards to help students learn about patterns in nature.
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Choose Your Senses Board Game
A fun board game to play to consolidate students’ understanding of the five senses.
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Sorting Senses Peg Cards
A hands-on senses identification and fine motor activity for younger students.
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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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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment which explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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Shadow Types Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about the properties of materials.
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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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Material World Beanbag Toss Game
A fun game to play when learning about the properties of materials.
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Jack and the Beanstalk (Made Differently!) PowerPoint
A 16 slide teaching presentation to use when exploring the properties of materials.
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Uses of Materials Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity for students to explore the materials objects are made of.
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Sorting Objects by Property Template
A template to use when sorting objects using the sense of touch and sight.
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Material World Jigsaws
Six mini jigsaw puzzles focusing on the materials objects are made of.
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Opposite Describing Words Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about the properties of materials.
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Describing Materials Template
A template to use when describing objects using the senses of touch and sight.
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Science Experiment - What Snacks Do Ants Prefer?
A science experiment which explores the food preferences of ants.
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Grouping Tray Labels - Aquatic Animals
A set of eleven aquatic animal themed Grouping Tray Labels.
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Adjectives All Around - Outdoor Observation Activity
Engaging activities where students observe and describe their outdoors environment.
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Plant Growth Chart Worksheet
A worksheet for students to record the growth and changes in a plant over time.
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Plant Observation Worksheet
A worksheet for students to record their plant observations.
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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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Living Things and Their Needs - Habitat Diorama
An open-ended assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of living things and their needs.
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Shelter Building - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating how shelters protect living things.
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Balloon Rocket - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating how energy can make things move.
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Creating Oxygen - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating how oxygen is made.
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Science Observations - Worksheet
A set of 2 worksheets for students to record their science observations.
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Making Science Predictions - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to record their science predictions.
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Groups teamwork acrostic poster
A groups acrostic poster outlining the expectations of group teamwork.
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Woodlands Themed Field Notes Holiday Activity Pack
Over 45 pages of woodlands themed worksheets, activities and scrapbooking pages for the holiday break.
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Grouping Posters - Fruits
Group your students according to fruits using these Grouping Posters.
