Year 4
Stage 2
Science
Properties of Materials
Materials
A variety of learning activities / A single worksheet
*Design Task for students to apply their knowledge and understanding of the concepts learnt in topic of Materials
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
› Syllabus content focus
ST2 13MW identifies the physical properties of natural and processed materials, and how these properties influence their use Material World (reporting)
› ST2 16P describes how products are designed and produced, and the ways people use them (reporting)
› ST2 2VA demonstrates a willingness to engage responsibly with local, national and global issues relevant to their lives, and to shaping sustainable futures
ST2 5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address specific design criteria
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Year 4
Stage 2
Science
Properties of Materials
Materials
A variety of learning activities / A single worksheet
*Investigation to test Brittleness of objects
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
› Syllabus content focus
ST2 13MW identifies the physical properties of natural and processed materials, and how these properties influence their use Material World (reporting)
› ST2 16P describes how products are designed and produced, and the ways people use them (reporting)
› ST2 2VA demonstrates a willingness to engage responsibly with local, national and global issues relevant to their lives, and to shaping sustainable futures
ST2 5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address specific design criteria
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Year 4
Stage 2
Science
Properties of Materials
Materials
A variety of learning activities / A single worksheet
*Students consider materials and based on their understanding of their properties, decide on their use in everyday life.
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
› Syllabus content focus
ST2 13MW identifies the physical properties of natural and processed materials, and how these properties influence their use Material World (reporting)
› ST2 16P describes how products are designed and produced, and the ways people use them (reporting)
› ST2 2VA demonstrates a willingness to engage responsibly with local, national and global issues relevant to their lives, and to shaping sustainable futures
ST2 5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address specific design criteria
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Key Stage 2 Science - Year 4
Forces Quiz
Friction
Gravity
Direction of movement
Effect of force
Assessment / Quiz / Worksheet
Year 4
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
Syllabus content focus:
› Investigates their questions and predictions by analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken ST2-4WS
› Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact and non-contact forces ST2-7PW
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Key Stage 2 Science
Year 4
Forces
Gravity
Worksheet
A variety of learning activities
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
Syllabus content focus
› Investigates their questions and predictions by analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken ST2-4WS
› Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact and non-contact forces ST2-7PW
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Year 4
Stage 2
Science
Properties of Materials
Materials
A variety of learning activities / A single worksheet
*Students decipher how materials are used in everyday life based on their properties
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
› Syllabus content focus
ST2 13MW identifies the physical properties of natural and processed materials, and how these properties influence their use Material World (reporting)
› ST2 16P describes how products are designed and produced, and the ways people use them (reporting)
› ST2 2VA demonstrates a willingness to engage responsibly with local, national and global issues relevant to their lives, and to shaping sustainable futures
ST2 5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address specific design criteria
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Key Stage 2 Science
Force
Experiments - Gravity, Friction, Effect of Force
Year 4
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
Syllabus content focus:›
Investigates their questions and predictions by analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken ST2-4WS
› Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact and non-contact forces ST2-7PW
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Year 4
Stage 2
Science
Properties of Materials
Materials
A variety of learning activities / A single worksheet
*Identifying Properties of Materials
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
› Syllabus content focus
ST2 13MW identifies the physical properties of natural and processed materials, and how these properties influence their use Material World (reporting)
› ST2 16P describes how products are designed and produced, and the ways people use them (reporting)
› ST2 2VA demonstrates a willingness to engage responsibly with local, national and global issues relevant to their lives, and to shaping sustainable futures
ST2 5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address specific design criteria
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Year 4
Stage 2
Science
Properties of Materials
Materials
A variety of learning activities / A single worksheet
*Students investigate, through touch / micro-scope, the structure of materials
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
› Syllabus content focus
ST2 13MW identifies the physical properties of natural and processed materials, and how these properties influence their use Material World (reporting)
› ST2 16P describes how products are designed and produced, and the ways people use them (reporting)
› ST2 2VA demonstrates a willingness to engage responsibly with local, national and global issues relevant to their lives, and to shaping sustainable futures
ST2 5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address specific design criteria
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Key Stage 2 Science
Year 4
Biology
Life Cycles, Food Chains, Adaptation, Culling
Set of Worksheets
A variety of learning activities
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
Syllabus content focus
Living World: Describes ways that science knowledge helps people understand the effect of their actions on the environment and on the survival of living things ST2-11LW
Information : Describes ways that information solutions are designed and produced, and factors when people use and interact with information sources and technologies ST2-15I
Working Technologically: uses a structured design process, everyday tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce solutions that respond to identified needs and wants ST1-5WT
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Year 4
Stage 2
Science
Properties of Materials
Materials
A variety of learning activities / A single worksheet
*Introduction to concept of Materials
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
› Syllabus content focus
ST2 13MW identifies the physical properties of natural and processed materials, and how these properties influence their use Material World (reporting)
› ST2 16P describes how products are designed and produced, and the ways people use them (reporting)
› ST2 2VA demonstrates a willingness to engage responsibly with local, national and global issues relevant to their lives, and to shaping sustainable futures
ST2 5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address specific design criteria
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Key Stage 2 Science
Forces
Friction
Direction of movement
Year 4
A variety of learning activities
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
Syllabus content focus:
› Investigates their questions and predictions by analysing collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken ST2-4WS
› Describes everyday interactions between objects that result from contact and non-contact forces ST2-7PW
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Stage 2 Science
Year 4
Adaptation
Natural Disasters
Environment Changes
Adaptation
A single learning activity
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
Living World: Describes ways that science knowledge helps people understand the effect of their actions on the environment and on the survival of living things ST2-11LW
Information : Describes ways that information solutions are designed and produced, and factors when people use and interact with information sources and technologies ST2-15I
Working Technologically: uses a structured design process, everyday tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce solutions that respond to identified needs and wants ST1-5WT
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Year 4
Stage 2
Science
Properties of Materials
Materials
A variety of learning activities / A single worksheet
*Quiz / Reflection of Learning / Assessment
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
› Syllabus content focus
ST2 13MW identifies the physical properties of natural and processed materials, and how these properties influence their use Material World (reporting)
› ST2 16P describes how products are designed and produced, and the ways people use them (reporting)
› ST2 2VA demonstrates a willingness to engage responsibly with local, national and global issues relevant to their lives, and to shaping sustainable futures
ST2 5WT applies a design process and uses a range of tools, equipment, materials and techniques to produce solutions that address specific design criteria
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Key Stage 2 Science
Year 4
Life Cycles, Adaptation, Food Chain, Culling
Assessment
Quiz / Worksheet / Revision
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
Syllabus content focus:
Living World: Describes ways that science knowledge helps people understand the effect of their actions on the environment and on the survival of living things ST2-11LW
Information : Describes ways that information solutions are designed and produced, and factors when people use and interact with information sources and technologies ST2-15I
Working Technologically: uses a structured design process, everyday tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce solutions that respond to identified needs and wants ST1-5WT
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program
Key Stage 2 Science
Year 4 Science
A single worksheet
4 Science Australian & New South Wales Curriculum
Life Cycles, Adaptation, Culling, Research
Worksheet
*Students love this task, conducting their own research and then presenting it orally or via iPad presentation tools.
*Can be done in pairs or groups
*Covers all areas in topic
Living World: Describes ways that science knowledge helps people understand the effect of their actions on the environment and on the survival of living things ST2-11LW
Information : Describes ways that information solutions are designed and produced, and factors when people use and interact with information sources and technologies ST2-15I
Working Technologically: uses a structured design process, everyday tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce solutions that respond to identified needs and wants ST1-5WT
Editable Word version. Purchase separately or as part of a bundle from Science Program