Science Teaching Resources
Science teachers, you've found the home of the ultimate collection of experiments, printable worksheets, fun games, activities and so much more — all aligned with the Australian curriculum, and all created by teachers for primary teachers like you!
The expert science teachers on the Teach Starter team have created each printable and digital resource in this collection, focusing on saving primary teachers time on their lesson plans so they can spend more time making those 'aha' moments happen in the classroom! Each science experiment, PowerPoint presentation, worksheet and more has undergone our careful review process to ensure it's ready for your lesson plan and your students.
This collection even includes customisable resources and activities that have already been differentiated for you!
Science Activities for Every Year Level
What do the Teach Starter science teaching resources cover for each year level? We're so glad you asked!
Whether you're teaching year 1 or year 6 (or any year level in between), we have got you covered. Take a look at what's in store for your classroom.
Foundation Year
- Living Things — Teach Starter science resources cover the characteristics and needs of living things, including plants and animals.
- Materials — Explore different materials and their properties, such as solid objects and water, with your students.
- Weather — We provide the resources you need to work with students to observe and describe weather conditions and patterns, including temperature and rainfall.
Year 1
- Living Things—Use Teach Starter's pre-made lesson and unit plans to investigate the diversity of living things, including plants and animals, and their life cycles.
- Materials — Explore the properties and uses of everyday materials, including how they can change.
- Earth and Space Sciences — Examine the natural and human-made features of your local environment.
Year 2
- Biological Sciences — Explore the needs and characteristics of living things and how they depend on their environment.
- Chemical Sciences — Investigate the properties and changes of materials, including mixtures and how they can be separated.
- Earth and Space Sciences — Teach your class about the observable changes in the sky and natural disasters.
Year 3
- Life Cycles— Study the life cycles of plants and animals, including the influence of the environment.
- Properties — Investigate the properties of different materials and how they can change through heating and cooling.
- Earth's Rotation and Revolutions — Explore the movement of the Earth, including seasons and the night sky.
Year 4
- Ecosystems and Adaptations — Examine the interdependence of living things within ecosystems and their adaptations to the environment.
- Heat Energy — Investigate the transfer of energy through different sources and how it can be transformed.
- Rocks and Resources — Teach your science students about the rock cycle, natural resources and the changing Earth's surface with a host of teaching resources designed for year 4.
Year 5
- Plant Reproduction and the Human Body — Study the lifecycle of living things, including plant reproduction and human body systems with your year 5 class.
- Chemical Sciences — Use our science experiment teaching resources to investigate the properties of substances and how they interact, including reversible and irreversible changes.
- Earth and Space Sciences — Take your students on an exploration of the Earth's rotation, the solar system and the importance of water as a resource.
Year 6
- Biological Sciences — Use Teach Starter's science resources to examine the classification of living things — including microorganisms — and explore how they can affect human health.
- Physical Sciences — Use our science experiments and worksheets to investigate the transfer of electricity and the properties of light, including how it enables sight.
- Earth and Space Sciences — Explore the Earth's place in the universe, including the solar system, galaxies and the Big Bang Theory.
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What Are Natural Resources? PowerPoint
A teaching presentation that explores what natural resources are and where they come from.
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Great Barrier Reef Comprehension and Note Taking Worksheet
Learn about The Great Barrier Reef with a reading comprehension and note-taking activity.
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Space Word Search
Review science vocabulary terms with an engaging space word search.
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Phases of the Moon – Comprehension Worksheet
Analyse different moon phases and how their visual appearances change over time with this reading comprehension worksheet.
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The Solar System to Scale
Display information about the order, scale and the diameter of the planets with this colourful science poster.
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Solids, Liquids and Gases PowerPoint
A 31 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about solids, liquids and gases.
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Facts of the Matter PowerPoint Presentation
A 22 slide editable PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about the states of matter in Science.
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Earth Watch – Drowning in Plastic Reading Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a magazine article about plastic pollution in our oceans.
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How About This Weather? - Worksheet
A worksheet that explores different types of weather and subsequent observable changes.
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Moon Phases Diagram
A set of two posters depicting the phases of the moon in the southern hemisphere.
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Planets of the Solar System – Project Template
Create a visual display of information about the planets of the solar system using this project template.
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Planets of Our Solar System – Teaching Presentation
Explore information about the planets in our solar system and their position in relation to the Sun.
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Renewable vs Non-Renewable Energy Sources – Worksheet
Discover the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources with a comprehension passage and worksheet.
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Famous Scientists and Inventors - Teaching Slide Deck
Introduce your students to the groundbreaking innovations of five famous scientists and inventors with an interactive and animated teaching slide deck.
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Types of Contact Force Worksheet
A worksheet for the students to identify the types of force which are active in a variety of situations.
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Rubbish Bin Sorting Activity
Learn about recycling, composting, and sustainable practices for waste management with a fun sorting activity.
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Weather vs. Climate – Teaching Slides and Guided Notes
Teach your students the difference between climate and weather with this set of teaching slides and accompanying guided notes.
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Plant and Animal Adaptations - Reading Comprehension Passage
Boost reading comprehension skills with a comprehension passage, with questions, about structural, behavioural and physiological adaptations.
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Earth Watch: Protecting Native Plants and Animals – Comprehension Worksheet
Build comprehension skills and learn about human impact on ecosystems with a reading passage and worksheets.
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States of Matter Poster
A poster that displays the three states of matter, their properties and the processes for changing states.
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It's Electric! - PowerPoint Presentation
A 23 slide editable PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about electricity in Science.
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States of Matter Poster
A poster showing the States of Matter.
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Solar System Mobile – Craft Activity
Use this printable solar system craft when learning about the planets and their position in relation to the Sun.
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3D Object Astronaut Template
3D object nets to create an amazing astronaut!
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Informative Writing - Animal Research Task
An 8 page booklet for students to record facts about animals when learning to write informative texts.
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Reading Comprehension Worksheets - The History of Electricity
Read to learn about the history of electricity with printable reading comprehension worksheets.
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Solids, Liquids and Gases – Sorting Activity
A sorting activity to help students identify solids, liquids and gases.
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Plant Parts Diagram
Identify the basic parts of a plant with a printable plant diagram.
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Space - Word Wall Vocabulary
Use these space related vocabulary cards for a word wall and to expand students' understanding of the solar system. Inspire space project ideas and more.
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Material World PowerPoint - Processed and Natural Materials
Discover the difference between processed and natural materials with an instructional slide show.
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Science Experiment – States of Matter
A science experiment that investigates how a substance's state of matter can be changed.
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Day and Night – Worksheet
Encourage your students to illustrate the day and night cycle with this free worksheet.
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