Year 1 & 2 Technologies - Materials Unit - Australian Curriculum

This comprehensive 10-week unit (10 lessons designed to be taught over a term) empowers students to use materials, components, tools and equipment to create design solutions that they generate, communicate, sequence and evaluate, building essential problem-solving and practical skills aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 9.

Perfect for busy teachers, this ready-to-teach unit combines hands-on learning, clear curriculum links and built-in assessment tools to make Design and Technologies engaging, structured and easy to deliver.

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

Why Teachers Love This Unit

✓ Editable & Curriculum-Aligned

The Editable Unit Planner includes explicit links to Australian Curriculum Version 9, saving valuable planning time while ensuring compliance.

✓ 100+ Slide Editable PowerPoint

Each lesson is supported by a comprehensive PowerPoint featuring:

• Learning intentions and success criteria
• Key discussion points
• Embedded worksheets
• Visual prompts and display materials

Perfect for use on a Smartboard or classroom TV, making lessons clear, structured and visually engaging.

✓ Clear, Time-Saving Lesson Format

Every lesson follows a simple 5–6 step sequence with concise instructions, allowing you to focus on student engagement rather than lengthy preparation.

✓ Engaging & Interactive

MrsAmy123 is known for creating fun, cooperative and highly engaging learning experiences. While many lessons include worksheets, others focus on discussion, collaboration and hands-on creation to maximise learning outcomes.

✓ Simple & Transparent Assessment

The Editable Grading Guide clearly outlines what achievement levels A–E look like based on two activities. It is directly linked to the Achievement Standard for Year 1/2 Technologies, making assessment straightforward.

What’s Included?

Both Versions:

• ♦ Editable Unit Planner (5 pages) + WA Curriculum alternative
• ♦ Worksheets and Resources (24 pages)

• ♦ Editable PowerPoint Presentation (100+ slides)
• ♦ Editable Grading Guide (1 page)
• ♦ Editable Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

🎯 Full Curriculum Alignment (Version 9)

Use materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques to safely make designed solutions (AC9TDE2P02)

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

Properties of a material determine their selection for a specified purpose (WA1TDECMT1)

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 available technologies and materials to safely create a preferred solution (WA1TDEDTPI1)

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

Year 2

Materials can be combined to produce a product for a specified purpose (WA2TDECMT1)

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

Explore ideas and design opportunities for a known user (WA2TDEDTID1)

Design solutions generated and communicated through discussion, drawing, modelling and/or a sequence of steps (WA2TDEDTD1)

Use given equipment and technologies to safely create a solution (WA2TDEDTPI1)

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

If you’re looking for a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned 10-lesson Design and Technologies unit that develops creativity, safe tool use, collaboration and evaluation skills while saving you planning time, this resource provides everything you need in one organised, editable package.

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