Year 1 & 2 Technologies - Communication Safety Unit - Australian Curriculum

This comprehensive 10-week unit (10 lessons designed to be taught over a term) equips students with the skills to use the features of common digital tools to create, locate, share and communicate content, while building strong foundations in online safety, digital citizenship and ergonomic computer practices.

Carefully aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 9, this ready-to-teach unit makes delivering Digital Technologies engaging, structured and stress-free.

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

Build Capable, Safe & Confident Digital Learners

Throughout the 10 lessons, students explicitly learn how to:

• Use common digital tools to create and communicate content
• Share and collaborate online using agreed behaviours
• Practise safe and responsible online conduct
• Understand how personal data is stored online
• Access their school accounts using recorded usernames and passwords
• Apply ergonomic practices for healthy computer use
• Make ethical decisions when sharing content online

Why Teachers Love This Unit

✓ Ready-to-Teach PowerPoint

The editable 100+ slide PowerPoint supports every lesson and includes:

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

Perfect for classrooms with a TV or Smartboard, making delivery seamless and engaging.

✓ Clear, Time-Saving Lesson Structure

Each lesson follows a simple 5–6 step format with explicit instructions, helping you stay focused on teaching while students stay focused on learning.

✓ Engaging & Practical

MrsAmy123 is known for fun, interactive and cooperative learning experiences. While many lessons include worksheets, others emphasise discussion, collaboration and hands-on exploration to deepen understanding.

✓ Assessment Made Simple

An editable Grading Guide outlines what achievement levels A–E look like, based on two activities. This guide is directly linked to the Achievement Standard for Year 1/2 Technologies, making assessment clear.

What’s Included?

• ♦ Editable Unit Planner (6 pages) + WA Curriculum alternative
• ♦ Resources (52 pages)
• ♦ Editable PowerPoint Presentation (100+ slides)
• ♦ Editable Grading Guide (1 page)
• ♦ Editable Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

🎯 Full Curriculum Alignment (Version 9)

Use the basic features of common digital tools to create, locate and communicate content (AC9TD12P04)

Use the basic features of common digital tools to share content and collaborate, demonstrating agreed behaviours, guided by trusted adults (AC9TD12P05)

Access their school account with a recorded username and password (AC9TD12P06)

Discuss that some websites and apps store their personal data online (AC9TD12P07)

Discuss how existing digital systems satisfy identified needs for known users (AC9TD12P03)

🎯 WA Curriculum Outcome

Year 1

Some data is personal, owned by them and can be shared with trusted people (WA1DIGPS1)

Access their school account, with assistance, using a recorded username and password (WA1DIGPS2)

Share ideas and work with others to develop a solution (WA1DIGDTPM1)

Year 2

Some personal data may be safely shared online with specific people using trusted platforms (WA2DIGPS1)

Independently access their school account with a recorded username and password, and log out (WA2DIGPS2)

If you’re looking for a complete, curriculum-aligned Digital Technologies unit that builds online safety awareness, ethical sharing habits and practical digital tool skills while saving you planning time, then this 10-lesson unit has everything you need in one organised package.

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