Science Teaching Resources for Year 6
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Skeletal System Word Wall Vocabulary
A set of word wall cards with skeletal system vocabulary.
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Plate Tectonics Cloze Activity
A cloze activity to use when learning about the layers of the Earth and plate tectonics.
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Earthquake Inquiry Task – Newspaper Report
An earthquake inquiry task with graphic organiser and newspaper article planning sheet.
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Investigating Solar Electricity - Worksheet
A worksheet that helps students discern if solar power is a viable source of electricity.
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Thermometer Poster – With Description
A poster to display in the classroom when learning about the thermometer.
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Earth, Sun and Moon Pictures
Colourful pictures of the sun, Earth and moon.
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Processed Materials Poster
A poster displaying different processed materials and explaining what processed materials are.
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Earthly Word Search with Answers
The Earthly Word Search uses scientific vocabulary in a fun way!
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Science Definition Dictionary
In order to assist with developing content comprehension and vocabulary, your students can become experts in a particular field and then publish their own definition in a class dictionary.
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Electricity Investigation - Worksheet
An investigation of whether electricity moves better through different wire gauges.
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Make a Dinosaur Long-Arm Activity
A fun activity to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and how they work.
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Simple Machines Definition Worksheets
6 definition worksheets to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and their uses.
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Simple Machines Cut-Out Examples
36 illustrated cut-out examples to display in the classroom when learning about simple machines.
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Drawing Simple Machines
A worksheet to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and what they look like.
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Amazing Innovators Note-Taking Organiser
Record and remember key facts and details about famous inventors with a printable graphic organiser.
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Amazing Inventors Teaching Slide Deck
Meet some of the most innovative and world-changing inventors with an instructional slide deck.
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Inventions Word Wall Vocabulary
Print a set of vocabulary word wall cards to introduce Invention and Innovation concepts to your students during National Science Week.
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Isaac Newton's 3 Laws of Motion Anchor Charts
Learn about Isaac Newton and his 3 Laws of Motion with a set of printable anchor charts.
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Famous Inventors Fact File — Alessandro Volta Comprehension Worksheet
Print an Alessandro Volta fact file worksheet to introduce students to this famous inventor and expand their understanding of electricity!
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What Could Happen? - Environmental Changes Worksheet
Explore the effects of environmental change on plants and animals with a printable science worksheet.
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The Role of Plants - Instructional Slide Deck
Explore the different ways that plants can be beneficial with an interactive slide deck.
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Inherited and Acquired Plant Traits Research Project
Help your students uncover the different inherited and acquired traits of plants with a research project!
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Plant Cell Diagram - Anchor Chart
Highlight and review the different parts of a plant cell with a printable diagram of a plant cell.
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Natural Science PowerPoint - How Do People Use Natural Resources?
A teaching presentation discussing natural resources and how humans interact with them.
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Rotation and Revolution Bingo
Engage your students with a lively game of bingo while learning about Earth’s rotation and revolution.
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Electricity Word Wall Vocabulary
Use this teacher-created electricity resource to teach electricity-related vocabulary. Build a word wall with your students during your electricity lessons.
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Science Year Six Assessment Trackers
A 4 page set of assessment trackers using the Australian Curriculum codes to monitor student progress in Science.
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Garbage Bin Posters - Rubbish, Recycling and Compost
Posters outlining what can be put in the different types of bins.
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Insulators and Conductors Worksheet
Identify different insulators and conductors of electrical energy with this worksheet.
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Insulators and Conductors Sorting Activity
Distinguish between electrical insulators and conductors with a picture-based sorting activity.
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National Tree Day – Rainforest Maze
A fun rainforest-themed maze for students to complete.
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Why Teach About Cultural Burning? Poster
An educational poster providing a rationale for teaching Australian children about cultural burning.