Chemical Sciences Teaching Resources
Explore the chemical sciences in your primary classroom this school year with the help of activities, worksheets and experiments created just for Australian teachers like you!
This collection of printable and digital activities is stocked with everything you need to meet Australian science curriculum standards for chemistry, including resources focused on substances and mixtures, liquids and solids and more. Introduce the periodic table, explore density, discuss freezing and melting and dive deep into chemical changes.
Each resource in this extensive collection has undergone a thorough review by a member of the Teach Starter science teaching team to ensure it's ready for your lesson plans and your students.
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Reversible and Irreversible Changes Sort
Identify examples of reversible and irreversible changes with an engaging Matter Card Game for kids!
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Physical Changes in Matter Interactive Game
Observe and predict physical changes in matter with an engaging, interactive Science Game!
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Mixtures and Solutions Sorting Activity
Distinguish between mixtures and solutions with this 24-card sorting activity.
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Describing Matter – Word Wall
Help your students learn to describe matter using physical properties with an illustrated matter word wall.
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Pure Substances and Mixtures Science PowerPoint
Teach a chemistry unit on pure substances, mixtures and techniques for separating mixtures with an engaging interactive teaching slide deck.
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Going, Going, Gone! - Changing States of Matter Experiment
Explore the changing states of matter due to temperature with an engaging science lab activity.
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States of Matter Word Find - Upper Years
Use a States of Matter word search to introduce your upper-years students to new academic vocabulary.
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States of Matter - Colour by Code Worksheet
Engage your students and have fun identifying the states of matter with a colour-by-code worksheet.
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Colour the Periodic Table - Worksheet and Poster
Colour the periodic table with a printable colour-coding worksheet.
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What’s It Made Of? Comparing Materials Worksheets (F-1)
Observe and compare objects made of different materials with our What’s It Made Of? Comparing Materials Worksheets.
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Physical Properties of Metals Crossword Puzzle
Review vocabulary and and various properties of metals with a printable science crossword puzzle.
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Man-Made vs Natural Materials Gallery Walk Activity
Identify man-made and natural materials in the classroom with a Natural vs Processed Materials Gallery Walk.
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Material Mistakes PowerPoint
Explore the importance of choosing the right materials based on their properties with an interactive Material Mistakes PowerPoint presentation.
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Build a Bird Feeder Project (Recycling Materials)
Experience the engineering process and introduce your students to sustainable design with an exciting Build-a-Bird Feeder project using recycled materials.
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Changes in Matter Worksheets (5-6)
Review chemical, physical, reversible, and irreversible changes in matter with a pair of printable Matter & Change Worksheets.
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Alternatives to Single Use Plastics - Worksheet Pack
Explore ways to reduce plastic waste with a printable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics Worksheet Pack.
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Separating Mixtures PowerPoint
Explore types of mixtures and how to separate them with an interactive Separating Mixtures PowerPoint Presentation.
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Material Properties Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheets
Observe materials and their properties in the real world with a printable Material Properties Scavenger Hunt Activity pack for school and home.
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Mistaken Materials Worksheets
Explore materials and their positive properties with a set of printable Mistaken Materials Worksheets.
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What If? Choosing Materials Worksheets
Explore everyday objects and identify the best materials to make them with our What If? Choosing Materials Worksheet pack.
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What's It Made Of? Identifying Materials Interactive Game (F-1)
Learn to recognise what things are made of with our ‘What’s It Made Of?’ Identifying Materials Interactive Game.
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What's It Made Of? Matching Materials Game (F-1)
Identify objects made of different materials with our hands-on ‘What’s It Made Of?’ Matching Materials Game.
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Materials and Their Properties Worksheets (F-1)
Explore the properties of different materials with a set of printable Materials and Their Properties Worksheets for little learners.
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Why Do We Use That? Properties of Materials Game
Explore the properties that make different materials useful with an interactive, self-checking Properties of Materials Game.
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Material Properties Worksheet Pack (F-2)
Identify objects made from different materials and note their properties with a printable Properties of Materials Worksheet Pack.
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Combining Materials Worksheets
Explore ways that different materials are used and why they’re chosen with a set of Combining Materials Worksheets.
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Natural vs Man-Made Materials Scavenger Hunt
Explore and identify examples of natural and processed materials with our Natural vs Man-Made Materials Scavenger Hunt Worksheets.
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Observing Properties of Matter Teaching Slides
Teach your students about the observable properties of matter with an engaging interactive teaching slide deck.
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Bend, Twist or Stretch? Changing Materials Inquiry Activity
Explore materials, observe physical changes, make predictions, and share scientific observations with a hands-on Changing Materials Science Investigation.
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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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Zooming in on Matter Properties Teaching Slides
Zoom in on the Observable Properties of matter with an engaging Properties of Matter Teaching Slideshow.
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Forms of Matter Brochure Template
Introduce your students to the three states of matter with a printable Forms of Matter Foldable Brochure Template.
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