Foundation Year
The Science content includes the three strands of science understanding, science inquiry skills and science as a human endeavour. The three strands of the curriculum are interrelated and their content is taught in an integrated way. The order and detail in which the content descriptions are organised into teaching and learning programs are decisions to be made by the teacher.
Incorporating the key ideas of science
From Foundation to Year 2, students learn that observations can be organised to reveal patterns, and that these patterns can be used to make predictions about phenomena.
In Foundation, students observe and describe the behaviours and properties of everyday objects, materials and living things. They explore change in the world around them, including changes that impact on them, such as the weather, and changes they can effect, such as making things move or change shape. They learn that seeking answers to questions they pose and making observations is a core part of science and use their senses to gather different types of information.
(source: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au)
Achievement Standard
By the end of the Foundation year, students describe the properties and behaviour of familiar objects. They suggest how the environment affects them and other living things.
Students share and reflect on observations, and ask and respond to questions about familiar objects and events.
(source: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au)
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Types of Weather – Sorting Activity
Observe and categorise pictures showing different types of weather with this sorting activity.
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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment which explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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The Oxygen Cycle - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to sequence the steps of the oxygen cycle.
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Science Experiment - What Snacks Do Ants Prefer?
A science experiment which explores the food preferences of ants.
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5 Senses Mini Flip Book Pack
Create a flipbook to help your early learners learn about the five senses.
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Five Senses Digital Resource - Drag & Drop
Engage your students in learning about their five senses with an Interactive Digital Learning Activity.
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Seasonal Changes Words and Definitions Display
Display this easy-to-read seasons word set in your classroom as you investigate seasonal changes with your young students.
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Seasons of the Year Sorting Activity
Year 1 students can identify proper clothing, activities and objects for different types of weather with this four seasons activity.
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Spin or Slide Sorting Activity
A sorting activity with a focus on motion.
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My Monster Reflection Template
A reflection template for students to use after creating a 3D monster.
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The Needs of Birds – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a magazine article from the Foundation magazine (Bonus Issue).
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Living Things and Their Needs Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Living Things and Their Needs' display board.
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Woodlands Themed Field Notes Holiday Activity Pack
Over 45 pages of woodlands themed worksheets, activities and scrapbooking pages for the holiday break.
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Shelter Building - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating how shelters protect living things.
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Balloon Rocket - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating how energy can make things move.
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The Energy Cycle - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to sequence the steps of the energy cycle.
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Pets and Their Needs - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to identify the four basic needs of living things.
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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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My Five Senses - Google Slides Game
Help your students learn about their five senses with an engaging Google Slides Game!
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Uses of Soil Mini-Book
Teach students about the uses of soil with this printable book, perfect for early years science lessons!
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Seasonal Change Display Banner Lettering
Create a science display board for your Seasons unit, beginning with this visually engaging Seasonal Changes banner.
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Creating Oxygen - Experiment
Investigate how oxygen is made with a hands on plant experiment.
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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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Shadow Types Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about the properties of materials.
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Living and Non-Living Things Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Living and Non-Living Things' display board.
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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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Living Things Need Water PowerPoint
An 10 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching students why living things need water.
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Groups Organiser Chart - Watercolour
Use this groups organiser to split up your class into groups for rotational activities.
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Five Senses Anchor Charts
Help your students identify their five senses and the organs they use to sense the world around them with a set of printable 5 senses anchor charts.
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Season Characteristics Task Cards
Give your students the clues and watch them select the mystery season with this set of 24 task cards.
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What to Wear Today? – Classroom Display
An interactive classroom display where students update the clothes the character is wearing each day based on the weather.
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Science Pattern Match Cards
A set of 89 task cards to help students learn about patterns in nature.