New South Wales Curriculum
STe-4MW-ST
identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties
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Introduction to Hardware and Software Sorting Activity
Guide students in understanding the difference between hardware and software with this cut and sort activity.
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Software and Hardware Match-Up Activity
Consolidate students’ understanding of various software and hardware with this word and image match-up activity.
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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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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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Properties of Materials Word Wall Vocabulary
Forty-eight 'properties of materials' vocabulary cards.
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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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Build a Pirate Ship STEM Challenge - Early Years
A STEM challenge suitable for students in the early years.
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Science Experiment - Biodegradable or Not? - Lower Grades
A hands-on science experiment about biodegradability.
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Recognising Uppercase and Lowercase Letters on a Keyboard Worksheet
A 26 page collection of worksheets (1 for each letter of the alphabet) to help students recognise uppercase and lowercase letters on a keyboard.
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Material World Cut-Out Decorations
Cut-out decorations to use on your materials display board.
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Technology Workstation Worksheet - Laptop Computer
A worksheet for students to label the key components of a laptop workstation.
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Technology Workstation Worksheet - Desktop Computer
A worksheet for students to label the key components of a desktop computer workstation.
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Technology Workstation Worksheet - Tablet
A worksheet for students to label the key components of a tablet workstation.
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Technology Workstation Posters - Computer, Laptop & Tablet
Three posters highlighting the key components of a desktop, laptop or table workstation.
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Wireless Devices Poster
A poster showing the definition and visual representations of wireless devices.
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Material World Word Wall
Word wall cards containing vocabulary related to processed materials.
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Properties of Materials Unit Plan
This Chemical Sciences unit investigates the observable properties of materials. Descriptive vocabulary is explored as well as the suitability of materials for different purposes.
