What’s it made of? addresses the AC Science Understanding ACSSU003 Objects are made of materials that have observable properties, in the context of examining the materials used to make objects found in the school environment.
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What’s it made of? provides students with hands-on opportunities to:
- develop skills of observing, describing, comparing and communicating
- explore what things are made of in the school environment
- describe the properties of the materials used to make objects found at school
Students apply their new learning by:
- planning and conducting an investigation of materials for water resistance
- using data from the investigation to make a water-resistant outdoor object for the school environment
Linking science with literacy
In the Primary Connections approach, students are supported to create representations that draw on and strengthen their literacy development.
In What’s it made of?, students represent and explain their understanding about how objects are made of materials that have observable properties, by creating these representations:
- Drawing
- Picture map
- Data table
- Word wall
This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU003
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
This is a classic Primary Connections sequence aligned with the Australian Curriculum V8.4. It is only available as a downloadable package.
The What's it made of? sequence package includes all the resources you need to teach this sequence, including:
- The What's it made of? unit PDF
- Equipment list
- Australian Curriculum v8.4 alignment
- Student eResource sheets
- Assessment resources:
- Assessment rubrics
- Work samples
- Student self-assessment
- Achievement standard class checklist
Teacher tools
This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU003
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
Our new all-online sequence Take, shape and create shares a curriculum content descriptor with this sequence. Take, shape and create is aligned to the Australian Curriculum V9 and contains embedded professional learning and supplementary teacher advice.
Year 2
Take, shape and create
Students learn about the properties of materials and how materials can be physically changed without changing their inherent properties. They apply this knowledge to design and make a 3D sculpture using repurposed everyday materials.
This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU003
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
Foundation
That’s my hat!
It’s party time! Explore the observable properties of materials and how these properties influence the way a material is used. Design and create a party hat that can be worn in the sun or the rain.
That’s my hat addresses the AC Science Understanding ACSSU003 Objects are made of materials that have observable properties, in the context of investigating the properties of the materials used for protective clothing.
Explore our new sequences for Foundation aligned to AC V9
That’s my hat provides students with hands-on opportunities to:
- sort and test the observable properties of a variety of different materials
- explore water resistant materials
- identify transparent materials
- predict and explain whether materials are suitable for wearing in the sun or rain
Students apply their new learning by:
- designing and making a party hat, taking into account the weather conditions it might be worn in
Linking science with literacy
In the Primary Connections approach, students are supported to create representations that draw on and strengthen their literacy development.
In That’s my hat, students represent and explain their understanding about how objects are made of materials that have observable properties, by creating these representations:
- Annotated drawing
- Sorting diagram
- T-chart
- Data table
- Word wall
This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU003
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
This is a classic Primary Connections sequence aligned with the Australian Curriculum V8.4. It is only available as a downloadable package.
The That's my hat! sequence package includes all the resources you need to teach this sequence, including:
- The That's my hat! unit PDF
- Equipment list
- Australian Curriculum v8.4 alignment
- Student eResource sheets
- Assessment resources:
- Assessment rubrics
- Work samples
- Student self-assessment
- Achievement standard class checklist
Teacher tools
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This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU003
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
Foundation
Staying alive
Air, food, water, shelter. This unit explores how animals, including humans, use their senses to find what they need to survive.
Staying alive addresses AC Science Understanding ACSSU002 Living things have basic needs, including food and water, through the context of caring for ourselves, and caring for pet animals.
Explore our new sequences for Foundation aligned to AC V9
Staying alive provides students with hands-on opportunities to:
- explore how our senses help animals, including humans, survive
- investigate how animals, including humans, need air, food and water
- consider how space and shelter provide protection and contribute to survival
Students apply their new learning by:
- investigating how much water the teacher, students and the class pet drink during a day, and using the data to compare the water needs of animals and humans
Linking science with literacy
In the Primary Connections approach, students are supported to create representations that draw on and strengthen their literacy development.
In Staying alive, students represent and explain their understanding about the basic needs of living things, by creating these representations:
- Annotated drawing
- Graph
- Ideas map
- Data table
- Sorting diagram
- Storyboard
- T-chart
- Word wall
This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU002
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
This is a classic Primary Connections sequence aligned with the Australian Curriculum V8.4. It is only available as a downloadable package.
The Staying alive sequence package includes all the resources you need to teach this sequence, including:
- The Staying alive unit PDF
- Equipment list
- Australian Curriculum v8.4 alignment
- Student eResource sheets
- Assessment resources:
- Assessment rubrics
- Work samples
- Student self-assessment
- Achievement standard class checklist
Teacher tools
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This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU002
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
Our new all-online sequence Survive and thrive shares a curriculum content descriptor with this sequence. Survive and thrive is aligned to the Australian Curriculum V9 and contains embedded professional learning and supplementary teacher advice.
Year 1
Survive and thrive
Students learn about the basic needs of plants and animals including humans. They apply this knowledge to design and build a physical or digital diorama of a plant or animal habitat.
This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU002
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
Foundation
Growing well
We need them, but do they need us? Delve into the life of plants, look closely at what they need to survive, and how that compares to the needs of animals.
Growing well addresses AC Science Understanding ACSSU002 Living things have basic needs, including food and water, through the context of growing plants.
Explore our new sequences for Foundation aligned to AC V9
Growing well provides students with hands-on opportunities to:
- investigate the basic needs for survival of common flowering plants
- explore what happens to plants when their needs are not met
- observe leaves, stems, and roots of plants
- explore how plants use water
Students apply their new learning by:
- conducting a survey and collecting evidence to compare plant needs to animals needs
Linking science with literacy
In the Primary Connections approach, students are supported to create representations that draw on and strengthen their literacy development.
In Growing well, students represent and explain their understanding about the basic needs of living things, by creating these representations:
- Annotated drawing
- Drawing
- Graph
- Data table
- Word wall
This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU002
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
This is a classic Primary Connections sequence aligned with the Australian Curriculum V8.4. It is only available as a downloadable package.
The Growing Well sequence package includes all the resources you need to teach this sequence, including:
- The Growing Well unit PDF
- Equipment list
- Australian Curriculum v8.4 alignment
- Student eResource sheets
- Assessment resources:
- Assessment rubrics
- Work samples
- Student self-assessment
- Achievement standard class checklist
Teacher tools
Download the Growing Well sequence package
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8.4MB
This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU002
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
Our new all-online sequence Survive and thrive shares a curriculum content descriptor with this sequence. Survive and thrive is aligned to the Australian Curriculum V9 and contains embedded professional learning and supplementary teacher advice.
Year 1
Survive and thrive
Students learn about the basic needs of plants and animals including humans. They apply this knowledge to design and build a physical or digital diorama of a plant or animal habitat.
This sequence addresses the following Australian Curriculum V8.4 content descriptions
- ACSSU002
- ACSHE013
- ACSIS014
- ACSIS011
- ACSIS233
- ACSIS012
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