Year 6 Science - Chemical Science - Australian Curriculum

This 10‑lesson Chemical Sciences unit supports students to explore how materials can be changed in reversible ways (such as melting, freezing and dissolving) and irreversible ways (such as cooking, burning and rusting). Designed to be taught over a term, the unit includes everything you need to deliver engaging, hands‑on science lessons with confidence.

✨ Clear, Comprehensive Planning

The editable planner includes Australian Curriculum Version 9 links, a resources‑needed column, and a simple, teacher‑friendly structure.
A WA Curriculum version of the planner is also included for Western Australian teachers.

✨ Editable PowerPoint

A fully editable PowerPoint presentation supports every lesson with:

• Learning intentions & success criteria
• Key discussion prompts
• Visuals and diagrams
• Embedded worksheets and display resources

Perfect for Smartboards and TVs.

✨ Simple, Efficient Lessons

Each lesson follows a 5–6 step sequence, keeping preparation light and teaching focused. Clear instructions highlight the key learning points so you can spend more time supporting students and less time planning.

✨ Hands‑On, Engaging Learning

True to the Mrs Amy123 style, lessons are active, practical and varied. Students investigate changes to materials through demonstrations, experiments, modelling, cooperative learning strategies and guided inquiry. Some lessons include worksheets, while others focus on discussion, observation and hands‑on exploration.

✨ Assessment Made Easy

An editable A–E grading guide is included, showing what achievement looks like using two tasks from the unit. This guide aligns with the Year 6 Science Achievement Standard.

📦 What’s Included

• Editable planners (2 × 8 pages) — Australian Curriculum + WA Curriculum
• Resources & worksheets (48 pages, including answer keys)
• Editable PowerPoint presentation (100+ slides) 
• Editable grading guide (1 page)
• Editable learning intentions & success criteria

🎯 Curriculum Alignment

Australian Curriculum Version 9

Chemical Sciences

• Compare reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state, and irreversible changes, including cooking and rusting that produce new substances (AC9S6U04)

Science Endeavour

• Examine why advances in science often result from collaboration or build on the work of others (AC9S6H01)
• Investigate how scientific knowledge is used to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions (AC9S6H02)

Inquiry Skills

• Pose investigable questions and make reasoned predictions (AC9S6I01)
• Plan and conduct repeatable investigations, including identifying variables and managing risks (AC9S6I02)
• Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision (AC9S6I03)
• Construct and use representations such as tables, graphs and models to organise and process data (AC9S6I04)
• Compare methods and findings, recognise possible sources of error, and draw reasoned conclusions (AC9S6I05)
• Communicate ideas and findings using appropriate language features and digital tools (AC9S6I06)

🎯 WA Curriculum Outcomes (Planner Included)

Science Understanding

• Materials can undergo reversible and irreversible changes (WA6SSUC1)

Inquiry Skills

• Pose testable questions and make predictions (WA6SSIQ1)
• Plan and conduct fair, safe and repeatable investigations (WA6SSIPL1)
• Use equipment to observe, measure and record data (WA6SSIPL2)
• Organise and represent data using tables, graphs and models (WA6SSIPR1)
• Compare findings, evaluate fairness, suggest improvements and pose further questions (WA6SSIE1)
• Communicate ideas in a variety of ways, including scientific reports (WA6SSICM1)
• Use science knowledge to develop considered responses to problems (WA6SSICL1)

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