Chemical sciences
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Chemical sciences in Science Foundation Year includes:
- ACSSU003 Objects are made of materials that have observable properties
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Material World Resource Pack
Learn about natural and manmade materials with a printable resource pack.
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Describing Materials Template
A template to use when describing objects using the senses of touch and sight.
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Jack and the Beanstalk (Made Differently!) PowerPoint
A 16 slide teaching presentation to use when exploring the properties of materials.
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Antonyms are Opposite Words - Cut and Paste Worksheets
Build vocabulary skills with a cut-and-paste opposite words worksheets
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What If? Materials Template
A set of 6 templates to use when investigating the properties of materials.
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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment which explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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Material World Beanbag Toss Game
A fun game to play when learning about the properties of materials.
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Properties of Materials Word Wall Vocabulary
Forty-eight 'properties of materials' vocabulary cards.
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Uses of Materials Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity for students to explore the materials objects are made of.
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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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Sorting Objects by Property Template
A template to use when sorting objects using the sense of touch and sight.
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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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Shadow Types Worksheet
A worksheet to use when learning about the properties of materials.
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My Monster Reflection Template
A reflection template for students to use after creating a 3D monster.
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Material World Cut-Out Decorations
Cut-out decorations to use on your materials display board.
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Fast Finisher Science Task Cards - Foundation
A set of 12 Science task cards.
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40+ Page Science Sample Resource Pack
A sample teaching resource pack with five premium science resources.
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Properties of Materials Unit Plan
This Chemical Sciences unit investigates the observable properties of materials. Descriptive vocabulary is explored as well as the suitability of materials for different purposes.
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Keep Me Dry
A 60 minute lesson in which students investigate materials to determine how water resistant they are.
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Diving Into Description
A 60 minute lesson in which students explore the properties of materials and develop vocabulary to describe them.
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Making Monsters
A 60 minute lesson in which students design and create a 3D monster using objects made from materials with different properties.
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Give Me Some Shade
A 60 minute lesson in which students investigate materials to determine how much shade they provide.
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What Works Best?
A 60 minute lesson in which students develop an understanding of the suitability of certain materials for different purposes.
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Let's Sort!
A 60 minute lesson in which students identify the material objects are made of and sort them in various ways.