Earth and Space Sciences: 45 Hands-On Learning Tasks & Experiments (Year 1)

Earth & Space Sciences: 45 Hands-On Learning Tasks & Experiments (Year 1)

Covering: AC9S1U02 - describe daily and seasonal changes in the environment and explore how these changes affect everyday life

Looking for engaging ways to teach Earth & Space Sciences in Year 1? This resource offers a wealth of practical, hands-on experiments designed to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of science.

What's Included:

• Engaging Experiments: Step-by-step guides for hands-on activities exploring different materials and the properties of those materials. 
• Cross-Curricular Connections: Activities that seamlessly integrate science with other subjects, like The Arts, English, Math, HPE, HASS and Technologies. 
• Real-World Applications: Real-life examples to help students understand the relevance of scientific concepts. Benefits of Hands-On Learning: 
• Enhanced Understanding: Students learn best by doing. 
• Increased Engagement: Hands-on activities capture students' attention and spark curiosity. 
• Improved Retention: Practical experiences help students retain information. 
• Critical Thinking Skills: Students develop problem-solving and analytical skills. 

Each task/experiment provides a detailed guide, including materials and step-by-step instructions.

Note: This resource provides hands-on activities to supplement your lesson plans.

For comprehensive lesson plans with explicit teaching content, please have a look at the Science Lesson Plans on offer on our website.