This unit explores the Year 1 Australian Curriculum Science Understanding of Biological sciences. Students will explore different types of living things such as plants, animals and humans, and identify the similarities and differences between living things’ needs. They will explore how an animal or plants’ environment can meet those needs.
In this unit students:
Lesson 1
Living Things
Identify the differences between living and non-living things.
Lesson 2
Basic Needs of a Plant
To understand the basic needs of a plant.
Lesson 3
Experiment: Planting Beans
Conduct a scientific experiment to learn more about a plant’s needs.
Lesson 4
Basic Needs of an Animal
Explore the basic needs of animals, including humans.
Lesson 5
Caring For Our Pets
Identify how to care for animals who live in our homes.
Lesson 6
Habitats - Backyard and Beach
Observe the natural habitats of living things.
Lesson 7
Habitats - Backyard and Bush
Observe the natural habitats of living things.
Lesson 8
Habitat Changes
Observe changes to habitats.
Lesson 9
Model of a Living Thing’s Home Assessment
Create a model of an animal’s home.
These charts describe each of the five senses: taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight.
Sort living, once-living and non-living things with this set of posters. This would make a wonderful activity for students to present with i...
These charts show that living things grow and have predictable characteristics at various stages of life.
Students will sort items under the categories, Living Things and Non-Living Things. They will recognise the characteristics of both categori...
This poster has been designed to attach to parents' notice board early in the term, to inform parents of what items you would like them to s...
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...
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 is a fun and engaging presentation that helps students to understand the differences between needs and wants. Students play a game to d...
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...
Develop students' understanding of living and non-living things with this interactive sorting activity. Engage them in categorizing various...
Discover the wonders of diverse habitats with this comprehensive resource. Students will explore the unique characteristics and biodiversity...
Enhance visual presentations and displays with this decorative page border featuring a beach, bush, and backyard theme.
Students can sort clean and unhealthy water habitats and discuss the comparisons between the two and the possible implications of pollution...
Print these animals out on thick card stock for students to complete their ‘Planning A Model Home’ assessment.
This worksheet comes with two different versions for your varying classroom needs. Students complete the worksheet and draw the basic needs...
This worksheet is to be used alongside the ’Planting Beans Experiment’. Students draw scientific drawings of their beans over the course of...
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...
Engage students in an exploration of different habitats with this interactive resource.
Encourage students to explore animal diversity across different habitats with this interactive sorting activity. Students will categorise an...
Promote environmental awareness and conservation with this resource focused on healthy habitats.
This assessment is to be used alongside the ‘Animals for Building A Model Home’ resource. Students display their understanding of living thi...
This assessment pack includes two detailed rubrics to support science learning in Year 1: one focused on student knowledge of living things...
