Science Foundation Year 1 Year 2 Science

Compare observations and predictions with those of others

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28 resources

  • Unit Plan Year: 1

    Sights and Sounds

    This unit has been designed for Year 1 based on the Australian Curriculum Physical Science Strand. Students will investigate sources of ligh...

  • Unit Plan Year: 2

    Earth's Resources

    This unit that is designed to cover the Australian National Curriculum for Year 2 - Earth and Space Sciences. Throughout this unit, students...

  • Unit Plan Year: 2

    Combining Materials

    This unit covers the Chemical Sciences portion of the Australian Curriculum for year 2. Through a series of presentations, hands-on activiti...

  • Unit Plan Year: 2

    Push and Pull

    This unit will investigate how the forces of push and pull affect the ways in whichΒ objects move on land, water and in the air. StudentsΒ ...

  • Unit Plan Year: 1

    Changing Materials

    This unit has been designed to meet the requirements of the Year 1 Australian Curriculum Science - Chemical Sciences strand. In this unit...

  • Worksheet Year: 1

    Comparing Toys

    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...

  • Worksheet Year: 1

    The Power of Forces

    This worksheet has been designed for students to record their observations as they complete various push and pull experiments. Students will...

  • Worksheet Year: 1

    My Flying Insect

    Explore the world of flying insects with this interactive resource. Students will create their own flying insect models and learn about thei...

  • Worksheet Year: 1

    Land and Water Animal Sort

    Engage students in an exploration of different habitats with this interactive resource.

  • Worksheet Year: 1

    Healthy Habitats

    Promote environmental awareness and conservation with this resource focused on healthy habitats.

  • Resource Year: 1

    Beach, Bush and Backyard Habitats

    Discover the wonders of diverse habitats with this comprehensive resource. Students will explore the unique characteristics and biodiversity...

  • Resource Year: 1

    Beach Animals

    Immerse students in the fascinating world of beach animals with this captivating resource. From crabs to seagulls, students will learn about...

  • Resource Year: 1

    Beach, Bush and Backyard Page Border

    Enhance visual presentations and displays with this decorative page border featuring a beach, bush, and backyard theme.

  • Worksheet Year: 1

    Beach, Bush and Backyard Animal Sort

    Encourage students to explore animal diversity across different habitats with this interactive sorting activity. Students will categorise an...

  • Worksheet Year: F 1 2

    The Importance Of Recycling

    Students are asked to reflect on the importance of recycling through either writing or drawing. This worksheet was designed to be used with...

  • Worksheet Year: F 1 2 6

    (Re)Making Paper - Teacher Sheet

    This teacher sheet outline the instructions for a recycling activity where students turn scrap paper into beautiful, handmade paper bookmark...

  • Worksheet Year: F 1 2

    Materials Scavenger Hunt

    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...

  • Resource Year: F 1 2

    Water in a Strainer

    This is an interesting demosntration of the hydrophobic nature of oil, but for younger students, it just looks like an amazing magic trick....

  • Resource Year: 2 5 6

    Three Levels of Liquid

    The traditional demonstration of liquids and density. Use this colourful experiment to illustrate how liquids of different densities laye...

  • Resource Year: F 1 2

    How to Make Moon Sand

    Explore Science and Sensory Play with Moon Sand!This captivating presentation guides students through creating their own moon sand, a sand-l...

  • Resource Year: F 1 2

    How to Make a Rubber Egg

    An interesting investigation that demonstrates the changes that can happen to a familiar object during a chemical reaction.This is an experi...

  • Resource Year: F 1 2

    Clever Play Dough

    An investigation of a non-Newtonian fluid, sometimes called Ooblek. This is a fun experiment for kids to play with and get messy. Β 

  • Resource Year: F 1 2

    A Sticky Balloon Too

    An investigation of static electricity. There isn’t really a place for static electricity in the current Australian Curriculum, but this...

  • Resource Year: 2

    A Plane Made of Rings

    An experiment where students create an unfamiliar paper airplane, that is still able to fly thanks to the forces of thrust and lift. The...

  • Resource Year: 2 3 6

    A Lemon Instead of Battery

    In this experiment, students create a chemical battery with a lemon that is able to power a small light. This could be an effective demon...

  • Resource Year: 2 5 6

    A Lamp with Bubbles

    An experiment that demonstrates the behaviour of liquids with different densities. Use this colourful experiment to illustrate how liquid...

  • Resource Year: 2 5 6

    A Growing Balloon

    A simple baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction inflates a balloon. Students learn that chemical reaction can produce a gas. Β 

  • Resource Year: F 1 2 3 +3

    Science Experiment Prompts

    Use these sheets as a prompt for students when working through a science experiment.

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