Year 5 & 6 Technologies - Numbers & Data Unit - Australian Curriculum

This 10-lesson Digital Technologies unit aligned to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum helps Year 5/6 students explore how data is represented in digital systems, including whole numbers, binary (on/off states) and digital footprints. Across a 10-week sequence of engaging lessons, students learn how digital systems acquire, store and validate different types of data, while developing an understanding of how numbers are used to represent information and the impact of their digital footprint.

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 Exceptional

Editable PowerPoint for Every Lesson

The included 100+ slide editable PowerPoint presentation supports each lesson and can be displayed directly on a classroom screen, Smartboard or TV.

Slides include:

• Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
• Key discussion questions
• Visual explanations and prompts
• Embedded worksheets and activities
• Display resources for the classroom

This allows you to run the entire lesson directly from the slides, making teaching smoother and more efficient.

Engaging and Collaborative Learning

MrsAmy123 units are known for engaging lessons that incorporate cooperative learning strategies. While many lessons include worksheets, others prioritise discussion, exploration and collaborative thinking, helping students develop a deeper understanding of how digital systems work.

Assessment Made Clear and Simple

This unit also includes an editable grading guide outlining what A–E achievement looks like based on two activities within the unit. The guide is linked directly to the Year 5/6 Technologies Achievement Standard, supporting consistent and confident assessment.

What’s Included

♦ Editable Unit Planner (6 pages) + WA Curriculum alternative
♦ Worksheets and Resources (78 pages)
♦ Editable PowerPoint Presentation (100+ slides)
♦ Editable Grading Guide (1 page)
♦ Editable Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

🎯 Full Curriculum Alignment (Version 9)

Explore how data can be represented by off and on states (zeros and ones in binary) (AC9TDI6K04)

Explain how digital systems represent all data using numbers (AC9TDI6K03)

Explain the creation and permanence of their digital footprint and consider privacy when collecting user data (AC9TDI6P10)

🎯 WA Curriculum Outcomes

Year 5

Data of all types, including text, numbers, sound and images, are represented using codes (WA5DIGDR1)

Personal data can be used to create a permanent digital footprint (WA5DIGPS1)

Investigate and select resources based on properties and functions for the given task (WA5DIGDTID2)

Year 6

Data can be represented by on and off states (zeros and ones in binary) (WA6DIGDR1)

Digital footprint and privacy considerations when collecting user data (WA6DIGPS1)

This complete 10-lesson Year 5/6 Digital Technologies unit helps students build a strong understanding of data representation, binary systems and digital footprints, while remaining fully aligned with Australian Curriculum Version 9. With editable resources, clear lesson structures and engaging activities, it’s an ideal resource for busy teachers looking for high-quality Digital Technologies lessons with minimal preparation.

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