Curriculum alignment

These Year 1 Science resources are primarily aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, while also giving international readers a clear sense of the nearest curriculum parallels in the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand and India.

Equivalent curriculum references: US NGSS Grade 1 science, UK Key Stage 1 Science, Canada Ontario Grade 1 Science, NZ Level 1 Science, and India NCERT Class 2 Environmental Studies.

VIC and NSW curriculum references: Chapter 1 • AC9S1U01 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1; Chapter 2 • AC9S1U02 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1; Chapter 3 • AC9S1U03 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1; Chapter 4 • AC9S1H01 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1; Chapter 5 • AC9S1I01 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1; Chapter 6 • AC9S1I02 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1; Chapter 7 • AC9S1I03 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1; Chapter 8 • AC9S1I04 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1; Chapter 9 • AC9S1I05 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1; Chapter 10 • AC9S1I06 — VIC: VC2S1 / NSW: ST1.

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Year 1 Science Learning Overview

Year 1 students learn how plants and animals meet their basic needs, explore how objects move and change, and investigate how evidence and observations help answer scientific questions.

Students also learn to ask scientific questions, make predictions, conduct investigations safely, record observations, sort information, recognise patterns, compare results and communicate their findings.

Chapter 1 • AC9S1U01

Year 1 Biological Sciences – Needs of Living Things (AC9S1U01)

Discover how plants, animals and humans meet their basic needs for survival through engaging, hands-on science activities. Students explore habitats, caring for living things and First Nations perspectives while developing observation, comparison and inquiry skills. Fully aligned with the Australian Curriculum v9.0 (AC9S1U01) and perfect for classrooms, homeschooling and independent learning.

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Chapter 2 • AC9S1U02

Year 1 Earth and Space Sciences – Daily and Seasonal Changes (AC9S1U02)

Explore Year 1 Daily and Seasonal Changes with engaging teaching activities and printable worksheets aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (AC9S1U02). Students investigate weather, seasons, environmental changes, clothing choices, plant and animal life cycles, and First Nations knowledge of weather and seasonal patterns through hands-on science activities. Ideal for classrooms, homeschooling and independent learning, these resources develop observation, inquiry and scientific thinking skills while making science fun and meaningful.

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Chapter 3 • AC9S1U03

Year 1 Physical Sciences – Pushes and Pulls (AC9S1U03)

Discover how pushes and pulls affect the movement, direction and shape of everyday objects through engaging Year 1 Physical Sciences activities and printable worksheets aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (AC9S1U03). Students investigate forces using playground equipment, sporting equipment, toys, playdough and hands-on design challenges while exploring First Nations and traditional Asian perspectives. Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling and independent learning, these resources develop observation, prediction, inquiry and scientific thinking skills through fun, practical investigations.

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Chapter 4 • AC9S1H01

Year 1 Science as a Human Endeavour – Science in Daily Life (AC9S1H01)

Discover how science helps people solve everyday problems through engaging Year 1 Science as a Human Endeavour activities and printable worksheets aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (AC9S1H01). Students explore how farmers, gardeners, wildlife carers, engineers and First Nations Australians use scientific knowledge and patterns to care for plants, animals and the environment, make predictions, and improve daily life. Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling and independent learning, these resources develop scientific inquiry, observation, prediction and problem-solving skills through meaningful real-world investigations.

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Chapter 5 • AC9S1I01

Year 1 Science Inquiry – Questioning and Predicting (AC9S1I01)

Explore Year 1 Science Inquiry through engaging questioning and predicting activities aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (AC9S1I01). Students investigate push and pull forces, plant and animal needs, habitats and seasonal changes by asking scientific questions, recognising patterns and making evidence-based predictions. Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling and independent learning, these printable worksheets develop observation, inquiry, critical thinking and scientific investigation skills for young learners.

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Chapter 6 • AC9S1I02

Year 1 Science Inquiry – Planning and Conducting Investigations (AC9S1I02)

Explore Year 1 Science Inquiry planning and conducting investigations through engaging activities and printable worksheets aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (AC9S1I02). Students learn to suggest and follow safe procedures, use age-appropriate science equipment, complete guided push-and-pull investigations, discuss ways to test questions, and organise equipment safely. Ideal for classrooms, homeschooling and independent learning, these resources develop practical investigation, safety, teamwork and scientific thinking skills.

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Chapter 7 • AC9S1I03

Year 1 Science Inquiry – Making and Recording Observations (AC9S1I03)

Explore Year 1 making and recording observations through engaging science activities and printable worksheets aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (AC9S1I03). Students learn to observe carefully, count and use informal measurements such as handspans, paces, blocks and cups, and choose suitable ways to measure during investigations. These resources also support recording observations through writing, drawing, counting, informal measurements, photography and video.

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Chapter 8 • AC9S1I04

Year 1 Science Inquiry – Processing, Modelling and Analysing Data (AC9S1I04)

Explore Year 1 processing, modelling and analysing data through engaging science activities and printable worksheets aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (AC9S1I04). Students sort and order information, use pictographs and tables, sequence seasonal changes, compare before-and-after images, and represent patterns using drawings, photographs and graphic organisers. These resources develop early data interpretation, classification, sequencing, pattern recognition and scientific communication skills.

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Chapter 9 • AC9S1I05

Year 1 Science Inquiry – Evaluating Investigations (AC9S1I05)

Explore Year 1 evaluating science investigations through engaging activities and printable worksheets aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (AC9S1I05). Students compare observations with predictions and the observations of others, consider whether investigations are fair, and identify further questions with teacher guidance. These resources develop early evaluation, comparison, fair-testing, reasoning and scientific discussion skills through investigations involving plant growth, weather, animal tracks, movement and pushes.

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Chapter 10 • AC9S1I06

Year 1 Science Inquiry – Communicating Observations and Ideas (AC9S1I06)

Explore Year 1 communicating science through engaging activities and printable worksheets aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 (AC9S1I06). Students write and create texts to communicate observations, findings and ideas using everyday and scientific vocabulary. These resources support habitat models, seasonal plant sequences, push-and-pull representations, First Nations ways of sharing observations, and role-play about how people use patterns to make predictions.

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