This resource provides a brief overview of the history of electricity and human’s experiments with it since the days of Antiquity, as well as a set of 6 experiments which can be done in class.
Activity to investigate scientifically the processes of freezing and thawing water, and potential effects on the landscape; as well as the processes and technology involved in making mud bricks. A model answers PDF is included for teachers.
This activity is designed to give students a first-hand example of Australian democracy, whilst exploring some of the historical aspects of our democratic process, including the use of secret ballot, ballot boxes, election officers and preferential voting.
This resource is designed to complement the Running A Class Election activity and gives a brief historical overview of voting by a show of hands, as well as a quick activity developed to encourage students to think about the advantages and disadvantages of this method of voting.
The “Prime Sieve of Eratosthenes” Diced Maths® activity for one or more students explores the realm of prime numbers, using a method probably invented by the Greek mathematician and geographer Eratosthenes (c. 276 BCE – c. 195 BCE).
Aligned with curriculum topics for Year 6 level maths.
Everything you need to hold a class election (2 activity and 5 resource PDFs), including full preferential voting assisted by excellent AEC resources which allow you to print customised ballot papers, etc. Students run a political campaign, whilst learning about Australia’s electoral system and its contribution to the world’s democratic history. Candidates negotiate with the teacher to offer an election promise they can deliver if they are elected (such as a class party, a day without homework, or something else).
These resources align with Year 4, 5 and 6 Australian Curriculum History, Civics and Citizenship and HASS.
Bundle containing all the materials required for the Ginger Beer Science Project unit, which can be run independently by the classroom teacher, or with guided workshops by an OpenSTEM facilitator.
Bundle containing all components of HASS/Science Year 4-6 Units 4.1-6.1 (combined)
Teacher handbook with complete lesson plans, curriculum mapping, assessment guide, student workbooks and worksheets, and a workbooks with model answers for
HASS + Science: Understanding Our World
Year 4-6 Units 4.1-6.1 (combined): “Ancient Explorers: Ice Age travellers”
Minimum time allocation of one hour per week. Extensions are provided for up to 3 hours a week.
Please note that the special multi-year bundles only include the teacher handbook and assessment guide for the highest year, as you generally don’t want to be juggling multiple handbooks in the one classroom. If this does not suit your needs, please order the individual units.
This is a special bundle for schools where students in Year levels 4-6 are in the one classroom.
Bundle containing all components of HASS/Science Year 4-6 Units 4.2-6.2 (combined)
Teacher handbook with complete lesson plans, curriculum mapping, assessment guide, student workbooks and worksheets, and a workbooks with model answers for
HASS + Science: Understanding Our World
Year 4-6 Units 4.2-6.2 (combined): “Exploring the World”
Minimum time allocation of one hour per week. Extensions are provided for up to 3 hours a week.
Please note that the special multi-year bundles only include the teacher handbook and assessment guide for the highest year, as you generally don’t want to be juggling multiple handbooks in the one classroom. If this does not suit your needs, please order the individual units.
This is a special bundle for schools where students in Year levels 4-6 are in the one classroom.
Bundle containing all components of HASS/Science Year 4-6 Units 4.3-6.3 (combined)
Teacher handbook with complete lesson plans, curriculum mapping, assessment guide, student workbooks and worksheets, and a workbooks with model answers for
HASS + Science: Understanding Our World
Year 4-6 Units 4.3-6.3 (combined): “Origins of Australia”
Minimum time allocation of one hour per week. Extensions are provided for up to 3 hours a week.
Please note that the special multi-year bundles only include the teacher handbook and assessment guide for the highest year, as you generally don’t want to be juggling multiple handbooks in the one classroom. If this does not suit your needs, please order the individual units.
This is a special bundle for schools where students in Year levels 4-6 are in the one classroom.
Bundle containing all components of HASS/Science Year 4-6 Units 4.4-6.4 (combined)
Teacher handbook with complete lesson plans, curriculum mapping, assessment guide, student workbooks and worksheets, and a workbooks with model answers for
HASS + Science: Understanding Our World
Year 4-6 Units 4.4-6.4 (combined): “We Are One, But We Are Many”
Minimum time allocation of one hour per week. Extensions are provided for up to 3 hours a week.
Please note that the special multi-year bundles only include the teacher handbook and assessment guide for the highest year, as you generally don’t want to be juggling multiple handbooks in the one classroom. If this does not suit your needs, please order the individual units.
This is a special bundle for schools where students in Year levels 4-6 are in the one classroom.
The units have allowed students to engage in exciting content and learn new information and utilise thinking skills for various…
Trent Perry, Teacher