Year 1 Science – Science Inquiry Skills | Australian Curriculum v9.0 |Part-1

Year 1 Science – Science Inquiry Skills is a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned resource designed to help young learners develop the essential skills used by scientists to investigate, observe, record, analyse, evaluate, and communicate their findings. Developed to support the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, this engaging textbook provides hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Whether you're a classroom teacher, tutor, or homeschooling parent, this resource provides meaningful opportunities for students to ask questions, collect and organise information, identify patterns, compare results, evaluate investigations, and share their ideas using words, drawings, tables, models, and simple scientific vocabulary. Students build confidence as they develop the skills needed to think and work like young scientists. The resource also includes opportunities to explore First Nations ways of observing, representing, and sharing knowledge, fostering respect for diverse scientific perspectives.

What's Included

• Comprehensive teacher-led lesson pages
• Clear explanations of Science Inquiry concepts and skills
• Colourful photographs and engaging illustrations
• Student-friendly worksheets and hands-on activities
• Data collection, sorting, and pattern-finding tasks
• Fair testing, evaluation, and communication activities
• Cross-curriculum learning opportunities featuring First Nations perspectives

Topics Covered

• Asking Questions and Making Predictions
• Processing, Modelling and Analysing Data
• Sorting Data and Finding Patterns
• Picture Graphs and Simple Models
• Evaluating Investigations and Fair Testing
• Comparing Results and Observations
• Communicating Scientific Findings
• Everyday and Scientific Vocabulary
• First Nations Ways of Sharing Knowledge
• 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 inquiry-based and hands-on learning

✔ Develops observation, analysis and communication skills

✔ Includes engaging worksheets and real-world investigations

✔ Integrates meaningful First Nations perspectives

This resource provides students with a strong foundation in Science Inquiry Skills, helping them develop the confidence to investigate questions, analyse evidence, evaluate results, and communicate their scientific thinking through engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.

File Type: PDF

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