Year 1 – Science as a Human Endeavour | Australian Curriculum v9.0 | Lessons

Year 1 Science – Science as a Human Endeavour is a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned resource designed to help young learners discover how science is used in everyday life. Developed to support the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, this engaging textbook encourages students to explore how people use scientific knowledge to care for living things, protect the environment, make informed decisions, and solve everyday problems through observation and inquiry.

Whether you're a classroom teacher, tutor, or homeschooling parent, this resource provides meaningful learning experiences that help students connect science to their own lives. Through hands-on activities, real-world examples, and inquiry-based investigations, students develop an appreciation for how science supports communities, sustainability, and responsible decision-making. The resource also incorporates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, highlighting the valuable scientific knowledge and practices that have been developed over thousands of years.

What's Included

• Comprehensive teacher-led lesson pages
• Clear explanations of science in everyday life
• Colourful photographs and engaging illustrations
• Student-friendly worksheets and activities
• Inquiry-based investigations and design challenges
• Review questions to reinforce learning
• Cross-curriculum learning opportunities featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives

Topics Covered

• Science in Everyday Life
• Caring for Plants and Animals
• Learning from Plant Experts
• Caring for Local Nature
• First Nations Science: Meeting Needs
• Signs in the Land and Sky
• Learning from Wildlife Carers
• Science at Home Every Day
• Pushes and Pulls in the Kitchen
• Engineers, Forces and Play
• 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 real-world learning

✔ Supports critical and creative thinking

✔ Includes engaging worksheets and hands-on activities

✔ Integrates meaningful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives

This resource provides students with a strong foundation in Science as a Human Endeavour, helping them understand how science influences everyday life, supports communities, and helps people care for the environment while developing essential scientific inquiry skills through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

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