This unit was created to support the Foundation Year level of the Australian Curriculum - Chemical Sciences strand.
Students will learn that objects are made of materials that have observable properties. They will understand that some materials are transparent while others are opaque. They will experiment with colour and describe how objects and materials look and feel. They will look at the absorbency of various materials and the reasons for multiple choices in materials for clothing and houses around the world. They will complete the unit with a design challenge.
recognise that objects can be composed of different materials and describe the observable properties of those materials
Explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world
Pose questions and make predictions based on experiences
Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses
Represent observations in provided templates and identify patterns with guidance
Compare observations with predictions with guidance
Share questions, predictions, observations and ideas with others
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
Pose and respond to questions about familiar objects and events
Participate in guided investigations and make observations using the senses
Engage in discussions about observations and represent ideas
Share observations and ideas
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas
Develops solutions to an identified need
Identifies that objects are made of materials that have observable properties
Identifies how daily and seasonal changes in the environment affect humans and other living things
Identifies digital systems and explores how instructions are used to control digital devices
Observes the way objects move and relates changes in motion to push and pull forces
Explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things
Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events
Participate in guided investigations, including making observations using the senses, to explore and answer questions
Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways
The key concepts in this unit include:
Lesson 1
Discovering Materials through Touch
Define materials and how something feels.
Lesson 2
Transparent and Opaque Materials
Understand that different materials have different properties by looking at transparent and opaque materials.
Lesson 3
Exploring Colours
Observe the colours of materials, and learn how colours are created.
Lesson 4
Paper and Cardboard
Observe the properties of paper and cardboard.
Lesson 5
Toys
Investigate the materials that toys are made from.
Lesson 6
Effects of Water
Observe the effects of water on different materials.
Lesson 7
Exploring Clothing
Understand the use of fabric in clothes.
Lesson 8
Exploring Houses
Understand the use of materials in houses.
Lesson 9
The Right Materials
Look at why we use certain materials to build objects.
Lesson 10
Design a Coat for a Pet
Complete an assessment task.
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