Stage 1 NSW Science Sample Unit 1 Teaching Pack

ST1-SCI-01 measures and describes changes in living things, materials, movement, Earth and the sky 
ST1-PQU-01 poses questions based on observations and information to investigate cause and effect
ST1-DAT-01 collects, represents and uses data to identify patterns and relationships
ST1-DDT-01 uses technologies and materials to design and make products to address user needs or opportunities

Unit Description:

This unit teaches students to make observations about plant growth, the life cycles of living things and extinct animals. Students collect and group data from a local habitat.

They create sequential algorithms to control digital devices. 

• NSW Science Syllabus (2024-25) 
• Fully planned lessons structured around the explicit teaching model.
• Clear Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for every lesson.
• Hands-on activities and science experiments that promote deep critical thinking.
• STEM and inquiry-based opportunities such as craft, posters, and model-making.
• Reflection and consolidation tasks to reinforce learning.

Assessment Opportunities

• Ongoing formative and observational assessment embedded in lessons.

Engaging Digital and Print Resources

• Teaching slides that directly complement the written unit.
• Interactive elements including embedded online games, digital tasks, videos, and high-quality images.
• Student worksheets/workbook for independent tasks with answer keys.
  

File Type:

This teaching pack consists of both pdf and PowerPoint files.

The teaching slides have been made in PowerPoint but are Google Slide compatible.

Please note: These files are large. The complete file containing all 16 lessons and 4 optional activities will not open in Google Slides due to file size limitations. Individual lesson files will open in Google Slides.

To access all 16 lessons in a single file, PowerPoint is required. PowerPoint supports larger file sizes and offers greater functionality and flexibility for teaching and presentation. While Google Slides provides convenient access from any device, PowerPoint is necessary to view and use the full program as intended.

To use in Google slides you will need to:

• Upload the PPT file to your Google drive first.
• Open in Google slide
• Click file - Save as Google slide.

Please note that some formatting, font issues may occur when using in Google slides as they were designed in PowerPoint.

Why Teachers Love It

• Aligned directly to the NSW Science Sample Unit.
• Combines explicit instruction with hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
• Includes everything from planning documents to slides, and student resources that are not only engaging, but provide visual support and cater to a range of learning styles.
• Designed to save you hours and hours (if not weeks) of preparation, so you can focus on teaching and engaging your students.