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In this Living Things unit, students observe and explore the external features of plants and animals. This unit explains the important jobs...
This physical science unit on movement is designed to get foundation students thinking about the forces that put objects in motion by observ...
This unit will investigate how the forces of push and pull affect the ways in which objects move on land, water and in the air. Students ...
This unit will investigate how daily and seasonal changes in our environment affect everyday life. The unit has been created to support the...
This unit was created to support the Foundation Year level of the Australian Curriculum - Chemical Sciences strand. Students will learn t...
This STEAM activity pack was designed to accompany our Extinction emergency presentation. It includes instructions for the STEAM activities,...
This activity pack contains a fun pollination activity that turns your classroom into a field of flowers for the students to pollinate. It w...
This activity pack is designed to go along with our Big Bang presentation. This activity kit allows you to turn that interesting presentatio...
This activity kit is designed to accompany the STEAM presentation on the Physics of Flight. In this pack, you will find all the necessary in...
This activity kit, designed to be used in conjunction with our ‘What is a Hovercraft Presentation’ teaches your students the story of the ho...
This activity is a quick engineering challenge that your students will love! It can be completed in a single session with minimal materials....
The Building a Bee Hotel Unit is a complete design and technologies project where students explore sustainable habitats for native bees. The...
This five-lesson Design and Technologies unit guides students through an engaging design process as they explore how toys move. Students tes...
In this STEAM presentation, your students will learn the various ways that animals have gone extinct over time and the current risk to endan...
This presentation teaches students the importance of pollination to the lifecycle of plants. It was created as part of a STEAM activity, and...
Students will examine the clothing worn around the world, and they will understand why certain materials have been chosen for various climat...
In this presentation from our Ask About it STEM range, we respond to a student who asked a question about the Big Bang. After briefly discus...
This presentation introduces students to the major forces involved in powered flight. It was designed as part of a STEAM activity pack that...
This presentation is designed to accompany the STEM activity of the same name. It walks students through the human history of bridge buildin...
This Push presentation has been created to support Lesson 1 of the Push and Pull unit. It allows the teacher to walk students through visual...
This Pull presentation has been created to support Lesson 2 of the Push and Pull unit. It allows the teacher to walk students through visual...
This Push or Pull presentation has been created to support Lesson 3 of the Push and Pull unit. It allows the teacher to walk students throug...
This Power of Forces presentation has been created to support Lesson 4 of the Push and Pull unit. It allows the teacher to walk students thr...
This Gravity presentation has been created to support Lesson 5 of the Push and Pull unit. It allows the teacher to walk students through vis...
This Toys from Around the World presentation has been created to support Lesson 6 of the Push and Pull unit. It allows the teacher to walk s...
This presentation on weather and the seasons has been created to support Lesson 1 of the Weather and the Seasons science unit. It allows the...
This presentation on weather and the seasons has been created to support Lesson 2 of the Weather and the Seasons science unit. It allows the...
This presentation on weather and the seasons has been created to support Lesson 3 of the Weather and the Seasons science unit. It allows the...
This presentation on weather and the seasons has been created to support Lesson 4 of the Weather and the Seasons science unit. It allows the...
This presentation on weather and the seasons has been created to support Lesson 5 of the Weather and the Seasons science unit. It allows the...
This Physical Sciences presentation has been created to support Lesson 1 of the Make Your Move unit written for Foundation level. It allows...
This Physical Sciences presentation has been created to support Lesson 2 of the Make Your Move unit written for Foundation level. It allows...
This Physical Sciences presentation has been created to support Lesson 3 of the Make Your Move unit written for Foundation level. It allows...
This Physical Sciences presentation has been created to support Lesson 4 of the Make Your Move unit written for Foundation level. It allows...
This Physical Sciences presentation has been created to support Lesson 5 of the Make Your Move unit written for Foundation level. It allows...
This Physical Sciences presentation has been created to support Lesson 6 of the Make Your Move unit written for Foundation level. It allows...
This is a fun and engaging presentation that helps students to understand the differences between needs and wants. Students play a game to d...
The Building a Bee Hotel Presentation is an interactive and structured PowerPoint that guides students through a design and technologies pro...
This five-lesson presentation supports a hands-on Technologies unit where students explore how toys are designed to move. Through observatio...
We have received a few requests for resources to support a unit on Pets. This set of Pet themed flash cards includes 24 pets, from the co...
Animals come in all shapes and sizes. Looking at some big and small animals, students can identify suitable habitats for each animal and dec...
This game was created as an extension for a STEAM activity on extinction and endangered species. In this bingo game, a bingo caller works th...
Students will sort items by determining, based on its function, whether each item is made from an absorbent material or waterproof material....
Students will use their observation skills to identify the materials various objects are made from. This forms part of the Foundation Che...
This set of clothing flashcards has been created to support studies on the weather in the early years and lower primary. Students can create...
Students will test a variety of materials to determine whether they are transparent or opaque. This forms part of the Foundation Chemica...
This worksheet is part of the Foundation Chemical Sciences Unit - Materials. Students will be required to determine whether or not an object...
In this experiment, students will use their observation skills to see the observable properties of colours as they are mixed together. Th...
Students observe and recognise the colours of a rainbow. This forms part of the Foundation Chemical Sciences Unit - Materials.
Students will use their observation skills to identify observable properties of various toys or objects. This forms part of the Foundatio...
Students are required to test a variety of familiar materials to determine whether or not their properties change when they are wet. This...
Students will examine clothing from around the world, understanding why various materials have been chosen for various purposes. This for...
Students will look at the various materials used to build houses. They will use the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs to examine these m...
As a class, you will read these silly sentences and decide why the materials mentioned within the text are not the best choice for that part...
In this worksheet, students identify the different pieces of clothing that we wear for specific purposes matching each piece to its purpose....
Students are required to use the knowledge they have acquired throughout the current unit of work to design an appropriate coat for a dog. T...
The paper plane template has been designed for young students to colour and fold their very own paper planes. This forms part of the Foun...
Students will test common materials for absorbency. This forms part of the Foundation Chemical Sciences Unit - Materials.
Select a variety of materials for students to test to see the effects of water on each material. This forms part of the Foundation Chemic...
An investigation of a non-Newtonian fluid, sometimes called Ooblek. This is a fun experiment for kids to play with and get messy.
An interesting investigation that demonstrates the changes that can happen to a familiar object during a chemical reaction.This is an experi...
This is an interesting demosntration of the hydrophobic nature of oil, but for younger students, it just looks like an amazing magic trick....
The study of materials is throughout the curriculum, in both Science, and Design and Technology. If you are teaching a unit involving materi...
The study of materials is throughout the curriculum, in both Science, and Design and Technology. If you are teaching a unit involving materi...
This Weather Chart was requested by Clare for her Middle Primary class to use as a simple and highly visual daily chart.
This nursery rhyme is presented in a visual format without words to encourage comprehension and sequencing skills.
This nursery rhyme is presented in a visual format. The words are included and can be used for activities such as sequencing. This is a perf...
Months of the Year - Wall Display is a resource designed to provide a functional classroom display featuring visual representations of the s...
Created by request, this set of Seasons Posters are bright, colourful and clearly depict the four seasons of the year.
The 'Weather Puzzles' were created by request for a Foundation teacher to link the sentences with the matching image. This forms part of...
Students will sort activities that are suitable for rainy weather from those that are more suited to sunny weather conditions. This form...
This set of posters represents each of the four seasons of the year with bright, colourful imagery. They have been designed to support lo...
Lower primary students can use the thermometer worksheets to record patterns in the weather as part of their studies on Earth and Space Scie...
The weather chart can be incorporated into the classroom morning routine, looking at and recording the weather patterns and weather of each...
The weather chart can be incorporated into the classroom morning routine, looking at and recording the weather patterns and weather of each...
The weather chart can be incorporated into the classroom morning routine, looking at and recording the weather patterns and weather of each...
The weather dice can be used when looking at and recording the weather patterns and weather of each season as well as linking the weather to...
Students will sort images that represent the summer season from the images that represent the winter season. This forms part of the Found...
Dress the doll with the appropriate clothing to match the season or weather outdoors. With so many clothing and accessory options, you'll ne...
Students will sequence the cards to retell the nursery rhyme, The Incy Wincy Spider.
This poster depicts a tree representing the observable changes that occur to the landscape in each of the seasons throughout the year.
The photographs in this poster clearly show the observable changes that occur to the landscape throughout the seasons of the year.
This set of cards represents each of the common weather conditions, including: windy cloudy sunny stormy rainy snowy
This set of cards represents each of the common weather conditions, including: windy cloudy sunny stormy rainy snowy
Students will colour and complete the scientist badges to wear during science lessons throughout the unit of work. This forms part of the...
Students will practise letter formation as they trace over the weather vocabulary in this mini-book, which introduces common weather conditi...
Designed to accompany our experiment presentation of the same name, students will complete these visual worksheets to record their observati...
Designed to accompany our experiment presentation of the same name, students will complete these visual worksheets to record their observati...
This worksheet has been designed to allow students to practise fine motor skills and letter formation as they draw appropriate clothing on t...
This worksheet features a simple diagram of the weather cycle. It forms part of the Foundation Earth and Space Sciences Unit - Weather.
Students will sort activities that are suited to windy weather conditions from those which are not. This forms part of the Foundation Ear...
In this worksheet, we look at personal safety. Students will identify ways in which they can stay safe in sunny weather. This forms part...
Students are required to trace the names of each season and draw a picture that is clearly representative of each season. This forms part...
Students are required to trace the names of each season and draw a picture that is clearly representative of each season. This forms part...
Students will practise letter formation by tracing the names of each season. They will then add the appropriate foliage to each of the trees...
As part of the final assessment for the Foundation Earth and Space Sciences Unit - Weather, students will create a mobile that represents th...
Over a period of time, students will record the daily weather by drawing the appropriate symbol. This forms part of the Foundation Earth...
Students will create a rain cloud in a plastic bag as they investigate how rain is formed. The experiment includes instructions and phot...
Students will create a rain cloud in a jar as they investigate how rain is formed. The experiment includes instructions and photographs...
This set of WALT, WILF & TIB posters have been created in a weather or seasonal theme to support science units. They include: WALT...
This word wall has been created in the seasons or weather theme to support earth and space sciences units of work. Students can be encourage...
This worksheet gets kids to slow down and cultivate mindfulness as they take a few minutes to watch the clouds, and then interpret what they...
Yoga Poses can be practiced as a class to understand the different ways we can move our bodies and perform activities using a range of movem...
An investigation of static electricity. There isn’t really a place for static electricity in the current Australian Curriculum, but this...
Explore Science and Sensory Play with Moon Sand!This captivating presentation guides students through creating their own moon sand, a sand-l...
Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events.We wrote this song to support students as...
The story of the hovercraft is a story of designing solutions to real-world problems and how the limits of technology can impact design. I...
Use these sheets as a prompt for students when working through a science experiment.
Students set off around the classroom or playground in search of examples of each category of material. This worksheet can be done as a comp...
This teacher sheet outline the instructions for a recycling activity where students turn scrap paper into beautiful, handmade paper bookmark...
Students are asked to reflect on the importance of recycling through either writing or drawing. This worksheet was designed to be used with...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in apple farming through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource to a...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in capsicum farming through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource t...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in carrot farming through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource to...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in cherry farming through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource to...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in grape farming through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource to a...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in honey production through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource t...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in pea farming through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource to acc...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in potato farming through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource to...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in rice farming through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource to ac...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in tomato farming through to availability to purchase in shops. This is a terrific resource to...
These 6 charts contain visual representations of each of the food groups - Fats and Oils, Meat, Dairy, Grains, Fruit and Vegetable.
Designed for 2-5 players, the 5 Food Groups Card Game helps players create an ideal daily menu satisfying the required amount of food from e...
This set of cards identifies the steps taken in milking a cow through to availability to purchase milk in shops. This is a terrific resource...
The Healthy Food Pyramid Poster was designed to display current food guides that enable students to plan food choices and sort foods into fo...
The Food Groups posters provide an introduction to food groups, whilst our food group cards allow students to sort individual foods into the...
In this STEAM activity, students learn about Irish culture and the history of St Patrick’s day before designing a traditional St. Patrick’s...
St Patrick's Day STEAM St Patrick's Badge - Lower Primary
This iPad Bootcamp is designed to teach your students a range of iPad, internet and media arts skills while completing a series of tasks. Ea...
An experiment where students create an unfamiliar paper airplane, that is still able to fly thanks to the forces of thrust and lift. The...
This worksheet allows students to demonstrate their understanding of different objects that require the push force to move.
This title page has been designed to use at the beginning of the Push and Pull unit of work. You may choose to have students paste the ti...
This worksheet allows students to demonstrate their understanding of different objects that require the pull force to move.
This worksheet allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the differences between push and pull by cutting and pasting different...
These push and pull sorting cards make a terrific hands-on addition to your Science unit as students learn to identify the force required to...
This worksheet has been designed for students to record their observations as they complete various push and pull experiments. Students will...
This worksheet allows students to demonstrate their understanding of gravity and the different objects that will be affected by gravity.
This worksheet allows students to identify different forces that are used by different toys, by comparing one of their own toys with a toy f...
This simple procedural text is the perfect hands-on activity for your students when learning about the concept of push and pull. It has been...
This assessment is designed to be used at the completion of the Push and Pull Science Unit. Students will demonstrate their learning from th...
This assessment rubric has been designed to use alongside the assessment sheet provided in the Push and Pull Science unit. There are 3 level...
In this worksheet, students investigate that adaptations that allow animals to better survive the changes of the seasons. The worksheet is p...
This presentation was created to be used as part of an assessment tool. Students use a quiz answer sheet provided in the activity pack, and...
This title page is a great way to kick off the weather and seasons activities in your student’s workbook, or it works great as a fast finish...
This title page is a great way to kick off a new unit, or as a fast finishers activity for students throughout the unit. It is a part of...
This poster makes a great visual reference for students to understand the basic needs of a plant. This poster forms part of a larger unit on...
This worksheet comes with two different versions for your varying classroom needs. Students complete the worksheet and draw the basic needs...
Display this resource on your interactive whiteboard or print it out and complete it with the class. This resource compares the differences...
This experiment allows students to experience first hand how living things grow and how their basic needs help them to survive. Students pla...
This worksheet is to be used alongside the ’Planting Beans Experiment’. Students draw scientific drawings of their beans over the course of...
This poster makes a great visual reference for students to understand the basic needs of an animal. This poster forms part of a larger unit...
This Needs and Wants sorting activity can be completed as a whole class during explicit teaching to clear any misunderstandings of the terms...
This worksheet comes with two different versions for your varying classroom needs. Students complete the worksheet and draw the basic needs...
Students choose an animal as a pet to care for and identify the actions they need to take to take care of their pets to ensure its basic nee...
Print these animals out on thick card stock for students to complete their ‘Planning A Model Home’ assessment.
This assessment is to be used alongside the ‘Animals for Building A Model Home’ resource. Students display their understanding of living thi...
Introduce the concept of movement to young learners with this interactive sorting activity. Engage students in categorizing objects and orga...
Explore the diverse range of living things found in our yard with this resource. Inspire students to observe and identify plants, animals, a...
Extend the living things sorting activity with this set of small bag cards. Encourage students to sort and classify objects and organisms in...
Develop students' understanding of living and non-living things with this interactive sorting activity. Engage them in categorizing various...
This comprehensive 3-star rubric is designed to assess and guide students' understanding of the Weather and the Seasons Year 1 Science Unit....
The Design Detectives worksheet encourages students to analyse everyday objects and their purpose. Using a cut-and-paste activity, students...
Students colour materials suitable for bee hotels and sketch their own bee hotel design, labelling the components. This worksheet helps stud...
Students explain their design choices, discussing materials, safety considerations, and placement for maximum effectiveness. This worksheet...
Step-by-step checklist for students to ensure their bee hotel is planned, built, and tested correctly. Includes reflection questions and a p...
This Bee Hotel Assessment worksheet encourages students to reflect on their completed bee hotel project. Students rate their design, draw th...
The Building a Bee Hotel Rubric provides a clear, structured assessment tool for evaluating students' bee hotel projects. Covering key areas...
The Building a Bee Hotel Quiz is a 10-question assessment designed to evaluate students' understanding of why bee hotels are important, the...
This resource includes two Risk Assessment Sheets to support safe and structured project-based learning. The Bee Hotel Risk Assessment outli...
The Weather Chart provides a fun and interactive way for students to track daily weather patterns in the classroom. Along with this chart, w...
This assessment pack includes two detailed rubrics to support science learning in Year 1: one focused on student knowledge of living things...
This structured observation worksheet supports students in exploring the different ways toys move. By testing a range of toy types, students...
The Material Match worksheet guides students through an investigation of wheel materials and how they perform on different surfaces. Student...
These differentiated Group Planning Sheets support students as they collaboratively plan their rolling toy designs. Each version provides st...
These differentiated Rolling Toy Design Sheets support students in visualising and planning their toy designs for the Let It Roll unit. Each...
This open-ended Design Sheet encourages students to draw and label their rolling toy creations. It offers a clean, simplified layout perfect...
These differentiated Building Checklists and companion Design Reflection Sheet help students stay organised throughout the construction and...
This end-of-unit assessment sheet allows students to reflect on the outcomes of their rolling toy project. It includes sections on testing p...
This 10-question interactive quiz is the perfect way to review key learning from the Let It Roll unit. Covering concepts such as materials,...
This assessment rubric supports the Let It Roll Design and Technologies unit. Teachers can assess student achievement against key learning o...
This open-ended science observation sheet is ideal for any hands-on experiment, investigation, or nature study. Students are encouraged to r...
This hands-on scavenger hunt worksheet supports young learners in exploring their five senses through real-world observation. Students searc...
This printable resource presents the full set of Science achievement standards from Foundation to Year 6, expressed in student-friendly “We...
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