This unit has been designed to meet the requirements of the Year 1 Australian Curriculum Science - Chemical Sciences strand.

In this unit, students will understand that objects are made of materials that have observable properties. They will understand the various ways we can change materials, including freezing, melting, heating, bending, twisting, stretching, cutting, boiling, dissolving, moulding and mixing.

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Australian Curriculum - (QLD/SA/WA/NT/TAS/ACT)

ACSSU018

Everyday materials can be physically changed in a variety of ways


ACSHE021

Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events


ACSHE022

People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things


ACSIS024

Pose and respond to questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events


ACSIS026

Use informal measurements to collect and record observations, using digital technologies as appropriate


ACSIS027

Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions


ACSIS213

Compare observations with those of others


ACSIS029

Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways


NSW

ST1-1WS-S

Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas


ST1-2DP-T

Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity


ST1-6MW-S

Identifies that materials can be changed or combined


ST1-7MW-T

Describes how the properties of materials determine their use


ST1-10ES-S

Recognises observable changes occurring in the sky and on the land and identifies Earth’s resources


ST1-4LW-S

Describes observable features of living things and their environments


ST1-5LW-T

Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products


ST1-8PW-S

Describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy


ST1-9PW-ST

Investigates how forces and energy are used in products


ST1-3DP-T

Describes, follows and represents algorithms to solve problems


ST1-11DI-T

Identifies the components of digital systems and explores how data is represented


VIC

VCSSU045

Everyday materials can be physically changed or combined with other materials in a variety of ways for particular purposes


VCSSU041

People use science in their daily lives


VCSIS050

Respond to and pose questions, and make predictions about familiar objects and events


VCSIS052

Use informal measurements in the collection and recording of observations


VCSIS053

Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information


VCSIS054

Compare observations and predictions with those of others


VCSIS055

Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways


Overview

Students will:

  • Learn about materials.
  • Investigate changes that occur when materials are bent, twisted and stretched.
  • Investigate changes that happen when materials are heated and cooled.
  • Perform experiments to test changes.
     
Learning Intention
  • We are learning to understand that everyday materials can be physically changed in a variety of ways.
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