Year 1 HASS - Earth Mini Unit- WA Curriculum

This Year 1 HASS Geography mini unit is a complete 5‑lesson program that introduces students to their place in the world, the hemispheres, the equator and the poles. Through hands‑on activities, simple mapping tasks and age‑appropriate explanations, students build foundational geographical understanding in a fun and meaningful way.

The unit is designed to be clear, practical and time‑saving, with each lesson broken into 5–6 simple steps. All worksheets and lesson resources are included as ready‑to‑use files, and the activities are intentionally hands‑on to support young learners.

✨ What Makes This Mini Unit Exceptional

✔️ Simple, Structured Lessons

Each lesson follows a clear sequence, helping you stay focused on student learning rather than planning. Activities include Think‑Pair‑Share, discussion, hands‑on construction, and visual mapping.

✔️ Hands‑On Geography for Young Learners

Students create their own “My Place in Space” layered booklet, build a paper globe, label hemispheres and poles, and draw the equator on a world map. These concrete experiences make abstract concepts accessible.

✔️ Worksheets & Resources Included

All worksheets, templates, labels and maps are provided as separate, easy‑to‑print files.

✔️ Designed for Engagement

Lessons use cooperative learning strategies, movement, discussion and creative tasks to keep Year 1 students motivated and confident.

📘 What Students Will Learn

Across five lessons, students will:

• Identify their place in space (home → suburb → state → country → planet → galaxy).
• Understand the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
• Locate the equator and explain why it is the warmest part of Earth.
• Identify the North Pole and South Pole.
• Consolidate their understanding by labelling a globe and world map.

📦 What’s Included

• Editable planner (5 lessons)
• Editable PowerPoint
• Editable Grading Guide
• Editable Learning Intentions
• Worksheets and templates
• Resource sheets and labels
• Assessment opportunities built into each lesson

🎯 Curriculum Alignment

Geography

• The location of the equator and the northern and southern hemispheres, including the poles.

Inquiry Skills

• Reflect on current understanding.
• Pose and respond to questions about places.
• Locate information from provided sources.
• Sort and record information.
• Process and discuss collected data.
• Draw conclusions and participate in decision‑making.
• Present findings using relevant terms.
• Reflect on learning and respond to findings.

This mini unit gives you everything you need to teach foundational geography with confidence - clear lessons, hands‑on activities, and purposeful resources that make learning meaningful for young students.

*This unit includes some 1 lesson from the previous Earth Year 2 unit.*