Year 1 & 2 Technologies - Forces Unit - Australian Curriculum

This comprehensive 10-lesson Technologies unit (designed to be taught across a 10-week term) explores how technologies use forces to create movement in products, fully aligned with Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum. Perfect for Year 1/2 classrooms, this engaging unit helps students investigate materials, motion and design while developing critical thinking and collaborative skills in line with the HASS and Technologies learning areas.

If you're looking for a ready-to-teach, curriculum-aligned Technologies unit on forces and movement, this resource has everything you need, from detailed lesson plans to editable teaching slides and assessment tools, all created to save you time while maximising student engagement.

An alternative WA Curriculum planner (2026+) is also included, making this unit ideal for Western Australian teachers preparing for the new requirements.

What Makes This Unit Stand Out

⭐ Editable 100+ Slide PowerPoint
Each lesson includes ready-made slides featuring learning intentions, success criteria, key discussion prompts, worksheets and display materials, ideal for classrooms with a TV or Smartboard.

⭐ Time-Saving, Teacher-Friendly Design
Clear instructions highlight key teaching points so you can focus on student learning rather than preparation.

⭐ Engaging & Interactive Learning
Created by MrsAmy123, known for fun, cooperative and hands-on learning experiences. While many worksheets are included, several lessons emphasise discussion, collaboration and practical exploration.

⭐ Assessment Made Simple
The included editable grading guide clearly outlines what an A–E standard looks like based on two assessment tasks from the unit. It is directly aligned to the Year 1/2 Technologies Achievement Standard.

What’s Included

♦ Editable Unit Planner (6 pages) + WA Curriculum alternative
♦ Worksheets and resources (60 pages)
♦ Editable PowerPoint Presentation (100+ slides)
♦ Editable Grading Guide (1 page)
♦ Editable Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

🎯 Full Curriculum Alignment (Version 9)

Explore how technologies including materials affect movement in products (AC9TDE2K02)

Processes and Production Skills

Generate and communicate design ideas through describing, drawing or modelling, including using digital tools (AC9TDE2P01)

Evaluate the success of design ideas and solutions based on personal preferences and including sustainability (AC9TDE2P03)

Sequence steps for making designed solutions cooperatively (AC9TDE2P04)

🎯 WA Curriculum Outcome

Year 1

Force generates movement in objects and can be affected by materials (WA1TDECEP1)

Share ideas and work with others to develop a solution (WA1TDEDTPM1)

Explore ideas and design opportunities for a personal need (WA1TDEDTID1)

Design solutions through drawing, modelling and/or a sequence of steps (WA1TDEDTD1)

Use personal preferences to evaluate the solution for a personal need (WA1TDEDTE1)

Year 2

Force can move objects within a system (WA2TDECEP1)

Plan, share ideas and work with others to develop a solution for a known user (WA2TDEDTPM1)

Use personal preferences and the needs of the known user to evaluate the solution (WA2TDEDTE1)

If you want a curriculum-aligned, low-prep, highly engaging Year 1/2 Technologies unit on forces and movement, this 10-lesson package will give you clarity, confidence and a full term of purposeful learning, all in one download.