Year 1 Science – Physical Sciences | Australian Curriculum v9.0 | Pushes & Pulls

Year 1 Science – Physical Sciences is a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned resource designed to introduce young learners to the exciting world of forces and motion. Developed to support the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, this engaging textbook helps students explore how pushes and pulls affect the movement and shape of objects through hands-on investigations, real-world examples, and inquiry-based learning.

Whether you're a classroom teacher, tutor, or homeschooling parent, this resource provides meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to observe, predict, investigate, and explain how objects move. With colourful visuals, practical activities, and student-friendly worksheets, learners develop scientific thinking while building confidence in their understanding of physical science concepts.

What's Included

• Comprehensive teacher-led lesson pages
• Clear explanations of key physical science concepts
• Engaging diagrams and real-world photographs
• Student-friendly worksheets and practice activities
• Inquiry-based investigations and design challenges
• Review questions to reinforce learning
• Cross-curriculum learning opportunities featuring First Nations and Asian perspectives

Topics Covered

• Pushes and Pulls
• Forces All Around Us
• Starting, Stopping and Changing Direction
• Changing the Shape of Objects
• Designing Objects that Move
• First Nations Moving Toys
• Traditional Asian Toys
• Scientific Observation and Inquiry

Perfect For

• Year 1 Science classrooms
• Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 implementation
• Classroom instruction
• Independent learning
• Homework and revision
• Homeschool programs
• STEM learning centres

Why You'll Love This Resource

✔ Aligned with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0

✔ Ready to print and use

✔ Saves valuable planning and preparation time

✔ Encourages hands-on, inquiry-based learning

✔ Supports critical and creative thinking

✔ Includes engaging worksheets and real-world examples

✔ Incorporates meaningful cross-curriculum perspectives

This resource provides students with a strong foundation in Physical Sciences, helping them understand how forces influence the movement and shape of objects while developing essential scientific inquiry skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

File Type: PDF

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