Foundation Science - Chemical Sciences Unit - Australian Curriculum

10‑Lesson Unit Australian Curriculum (Version 9) Includes WA Curriculum Planner

In this Foundation Science unit, students explore how everyday objects are made from different materials and learn to describe the observable properties of those materials. The unit is aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 9, with a separate WA Curriculum planner included for Western Australian teachers.

✨ Clear, Comprehensive Planning

The editable planner includes curriculum links, a resources‑needed column, and a simple, teacher‑friendly structure.
Both Version 9 and WA Curriculum planners are provided.

✨ Simple, Efficient Lessons

Each lesson follows a 5–6 step sequence, keeping preparation light and teaching focused. Clear instructions highlight the key learning points so you can spend more time supporting students and less time planning.

✨ Engaging, Hands‑On Learning

True to the Mrs Amy123 style, lessons are active, practical and developmentally appropriate. Students explore materials through:

• hands‑on investigations
• guided observations
• cooperative learning strategies
• small‑group and whole‑class activities

Some lessons include worksheets, while others focus on discussion, sensory exploration and real‑world examples.

✨ Assessment Made Easy

An editable A–E grading guide is included, showing what achievement looks like using two tasks from the unit. This guide aligns with the Foundation Biological Sciences Achievement Standard.

📦 What’s Included

• Editable planner (10 pages)
• WA Curriculum planner
• Resources & worksheets (39 pages)
• Editable grading guide (1 page)
• Editable learning intentions & success criteria

🎯 Curriculum Alignment

Australian Curriculum Version 9

Science Understanding

Chemical Sciences:

• Recognise that objects can be composed of different materials and describe the observable properties of those materials (AC9SFU03)

Science as a Human Endeavour

• Explore how people use observations and questions to learn about the natural world (AC9SFH01)

Inquiry Skills

• Pose questions and make predictions based on experiences (AC9SFI01)
• Engage in investigations safely and make observations using the senses (AC9SFI02)
• Represent observations in provided templates and identify patterns with guidance (AC9SFI03)
• Compare observations with predictions with guidance (AC9SFI04)
• Share questions, predictions, observations and ideas with others (AC9SFI05)

🎯 WA Curriculum Outcomes (Planner Included)

Science Understanding

• Objects are made of various materials that have observable properties (WAPSSUC1)

Inquiry Skills

• Pose questions and make predictions based on prior knowledge and shared experiences (WAPSSIQ1)
• Participate in guided and self‑initiated investigations safely (WAPSSIPL1)
• Make observations using comparison (WAPSSIPL2)
• Represent and discuss observations and identify patterns (WAPSSIPR1)
• Discuss similarities and differences between predictions and observations (WAPSSIE1)
• Share questions, predictions, observations and ideas with others (WAPSSICM1)
• Use the senses to learn about the natural and physical world and develop scientific ideas (WAPSSICL1)

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