Description
In this Foundation Science unit, students explore how daily and seasonal changes in the environment affect everyday life. The unit is aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 8.4 and the Western Australian Curriculum.
Please note: There is no Earth & Space Sciences outcome for Foundation in Australian Curriculum Version 9.
This resource aligns to Version 8.4 and will not be updated.
✨ Clear, Comprehensive Planning
The editable planner includes Australian Curriculum links, a resources‑needed column, and a simple, teacher‑friendly structure.
A WA Curriculum version of the planner is also included.
✨ 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 weather, seasons and environmental changes through:
- cooperative learning strategies
- hands‑on investigations
- guided observations
- small‑group and whole‑class activities
Some lessons include worksheets, while others focus on discussion, movement and sensory exploration.
✨ 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 (8 pages)
- WA Curriculum planner
- Resources & worksheets (16 pages)
- Editable grading guide (1 page)
- Editable learning intentions & success criteria
🎯 Curriculum Alignment
Australian Curriculum Version 8.4
Science Understanding
Earth & Space Sciences:
- Daily and seasonal changes in our environment affect everyday life (ACSSU004)
Science Endeavour
- Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in objects and events (ACSHE013)
Inquiry Skills
- Pose and respond to questions about familiar objects and events (ACSIS014)
- Participate in guided investigations and make observations using the senses (ACSIS011)
- Explore a point of view (ACHASSI022)
- Interpret data and information displayed in pictures, texts and maps (ACHASSI024)
- Engage in discussion about observations and represent ideas (ACSIS233)
- Share observations and ideas (ACSIS012)
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