Science
Science provides an empirical way of answering interesting and important questions about the biological, physical and technological world. The knowledge it produces has proved to be a reliable basis for action in our personal, social and economic lives. Science is a dynamic, collaborative and creative human endeavour arising from our desire to make sense of our world through exploring the unknown, investigating universal mysteries, making predictions and solving problems. Science aims to understand a large number of observations in terms of a much smaller number of broad principles. Science knowledge is contestable and is revised, refined and extended as new evidence arises.
The Australian Curriculum: Science provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of important science concepts and processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, of science’s contribution to our culture and society, and its applications in our lives. The curriculum supports students to develop the scientific knowledge, understandings and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues and to participate, if they so wish, in science-related careers.
In addition to its practical applications, learning science is a valuable pursuit in its own right. Students can experience the joy of scientific discovery and nurture their natural curiosity about the world around them. In doing this, they develop critical and creative thinking skills and challenge themselves to identify questions and draw evidence-based conclusions using scientific methods. The wider benefits of this ‘scientific literacy’ are well established, including giving students the capability to investigate the natural world and changes made to it through human activity.
The ability to think and act in scientific ways helps build the broader suite of capabilities in students as confident, self-motivated and active members of our society.
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Natural or Constructed? - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to distinguish between natural and man-made resources.
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The Butterfly Life Cycle Sentence Strips
The life cycle of a butterfly student booklet.
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Sensory Chart Graphic Organiser
Observe and record observations of the world around you with a printable Sensory Chart Graphic Organiser.
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Shadow Types Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about the properties of materials.
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When Winter Comes - Keeping Warm Worksheet
A poem to activate students' prior knowledge about keeping warm.
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Electric Circuit - Letter, Number And Punctuation Sets
Circuit themed letters that can be customised for personalised signs in your classroom.
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Plate Tectonics Poster
A poster explaining the main types of plate boundaries and their effects on the earth's surface.
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The Ring of Fire Resource Pack
A resource pack about the Ring of Fire, including colourful, informative posters and a worksheet.
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Sequencing Life Cycles Worksheet
An activity for students to use when learning about life cycles.
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Plastic and Concrete PowerPoint - How Do People Use Processed Materials?
A teaching presentation discussing processed materials and their uses.
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Material World Cut-Out Decorations
Cut-out decorations to use on your materials display board.
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Fly Life Cycle Sort Activity
Help your students concrete their understanding of the fly life cycle with this interactive game.
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Life Cycle of a Fly Poster
A poster explaining the life cycle of a fly.
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What is a Wetland? Poster
A poster with information about the plant life, climate and annual rainfall that characterise a wetland environment.
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What is a Bushland? Poster
A poster with information about the plant life, climate and annual rainfall that characterise a bushland environment.
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What is a Rainforest? Poster
A poster with information about the plant life, climate and annual rainfall that characterise a rainforest environment.
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What is a Desert? Poster
A poster with information about the plant life, climate and annual rainfall that characterise a desert environment.
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Frog Life Cycle Sort
Help your students concrete their understanding of the frog life cycle with this interactive game.
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My Ecological Footprint Worksheet
A worksheet which will have the students evaluate their ecological footprint and compare it with the class.
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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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Man-made Disasters Posters with Information
A set of four man-made disaster posters with information.
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Marine Ecosystem Poster
A poster explaining Marine Ecosystems.
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Freshwater Ecosystems Poster
A poster explaining Freshwater Ecosystems.
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Terrestrial Ecosystems Poster
A poster explaining Terrestrial Ecosystems.
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Survival Tips Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task for students to demonstrate their understanding of how vegetation is used across Australia by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a variety of different ways.
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Layers of the Earth Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the layers inside the Earth.
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Plotting Earthquakes Worksheet & Map Activity
Teach longitude and latitude with a printable earthquakes plotting worksheet and map activity.
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Flood Vocabulary Task
A vocabulary task for students to use when demonstrating their understanding of the impact of floods in Australia.
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Electrical Conductors and Insulators Worksheet
A worksheet that explores conductors and insulators.
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Group Activities Poster
Keeping track of group work and all of the different activities can be difficult.
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Object Material Investigation Worksheet
A worksheet for investigating the materials certain objects are made from.
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Earthquakes - Title Poster
A poster to use on your Earthquakes display board.