AUSTRALIA SCIENCE YEAR 1 – EDmama Australia

A. Comparing

A.01. Identify differences between objects that are long and short.
A.02. Identify differences between objects that are light and heavy.
A.03. Identify differences between objects that are hot and cold.
A.04. Identify differences between objects that are fast and slow.
A.05. Compare and contrast multiple objects based on length, weight, temperature, and speed.

B. Materials

B.01. Identify and name common materials found in objects.
B.02. Describe objects using their observable properties.
B.03. Classify objects based on their texture.
B.04. Sort objects based on their texture.
B.05. Classify objects based on the materials they are made from.
B.06. Sort objects based on the materials they are made from.
B.07. Classify objects by shape, color, material, and texture.
B.08. Identify objects made from multiple materials.
B.09. Predict how different materials might respond to different forces (push, pull, bend).

C. Force and Motion

C.01. Define and describe push and pull forces.
C.02. Identify examples of pushes and pulls in everyday life.
C.03. Observe and describe different types of motion (e.g., straight, curved, zigzag).
C.04. Investigate how pushes and pulls can change the motion of an object.
C.05. Describe the different ways things move (straight, zig-zag, round and round, fast and slow, near and far)
C.06. Identify objects that a magnet can pull.
C.07. Investigate how magnets push and pull each other.
C.08. Design a simple experiment to test the strength of different magnets.

D. Light and Sound

E. Heating and Cooling

F. Earth’s Resources

G. Plants

G.01. Identify the basic needs of plants for survival (water, sunlight, air, soil).
G.02. Identify the main parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flowers).
G.03. Describe the function of each plant part (e.g., roots absorb water, leaves make food).
G.04. Match plants to their parents.
G.05. Identify different types of plants (e.g., trees, flowers, vegetables).
G.06. Describe the life cycle of a plant from seed to mature plant.
G.07. Identify where water lilies and saguaros live.
G.08. Identify where bearberries and powdery strap air plants live.
G.09. Identify where turtle grass and giant sequoias live.

H. Animals

H.01. Identify the basic needs of animals for survival (food, water, shelter, air).
H.02. Describe how animals use their body parts for different functions (e.g., eating, moving, sensing).
H.03. Match animals to their parents.
H.04. Identify the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) and how animals use them.
H.05. Read and interpret animal life cycle diagrams.
H.06. Identify where dromedary camels and polar bears live.
H.07. Identify where giraffes and beavers live.
H.08. Identify where whale sharks and tree frogs live.

Course Content

A. Comparing

A.01. Identify differences between objects that are long and short.

A.02. Identify differences between objects that are light and heavy.

A.03. Identify differences between objects that are hot and cold.

A.04. Identify differences between objects that are fast and slow.

A.05. Compare and contrast multiple objects based on length, weight, temperature, and speed.

B. Materials

B.01. Identify and name common materials found in objects.

B.02. Describe objects using their observable properties.

B.03. Classify objects based on their texture.

B.04. Sort objects based on their texture.

B.05. Classify objects based on the materials they are made from.

B.06. Sort objects based on the materials they are made from.

B.07. Classify objects by shape, color, material, and texture.

B.08. Identify objects made from multiple materials.

B.09. Predict how different materials might respond to different forces (push, pull, bend).

C. Force and Motion

C.01. Define and describe push and pull forces.

C.02. Identify examples of pushes and pulls in everyday life.

C.03. Observe and describe different types of motion (e.g., straight, curved, zigzag).

C.04. Investigate how pushes and pulls can change the motion of an object.

C.05. Describe the different ways things move (straight, zig-zag, round and round, fast and slow, near and far)

C.06. Identify objects that a magnet can pull.

C.07. Investigate how magnets push and pull each other.

C.08. Design a simple experiment to test the strength of different magnets.

D. Light and Sound

D.01. Recognize the difference between more light and less light.

D.02. Investigate how shadows are formed.

D.03. Identify materials that allow light to pass through (transparent, translucent, opaque).

D.04. Explain how light and sound are used for communication.

D.05. Design a simple device that uses light or sound to send a message.

D.06. Explore the concept of volume and pitch in sound.

E. Heating and Cooling

E.01. Observe and describe changes caused by heating.

E.02. Observe and describe changes caused by cooling.

E.03. Predict how heating or cooling will affect different materials.

E.04. Design an experiment to test how different materials respond to temperature changes.

E.05. Explain the everyday uses of heating and cooling to make changes.

F. Earth’s Resources

F.01. Identify water, rocks, and soil as Earth materials.

F.02. Describe different types of soil (e.g., sandy, clay, loamy).

F.03. Classify different types of rocks based on observable properties

F.04. Identify natural resources found on Earth.

F.05. Explain how Earth materials are used by living things.

F.06. Investigate the properties of soil and its importance for plant growth.

G. Plants

G.01. Identify the basic needs of plants for survival (water, sunlight, air, soil).

G.02. Identify the main parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flowers).

G.03. Describe the function of each plant part (e.g., roots absorb water, leaves make food).

G.04. Match plants to their parents.

G.05. Identify different types of plants (e.g., trees, flowers, vegetables).

G.06. Describe the life cycle of a plant from seed to mature plant.

G.07. Identify where water lilies and saguaros live.

G.08. Identify where bearberries and powdery strap air plants live.

G.09. Identify where turtle grass and giant sequoias live.

H. Animals

H.01. Identify the basic needs of animals for survival (food, water, shelter, air).

H.02. Describe how animals use their body parts for different functions (e.g., eating, moving, sensing).

H.03. Match animals to their parents.

H.04. Identify the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) and how animals use them.

H.05. Read and interpret animal life cycle diagrams.

H.06. Identify where dromedary camels and polar bears live.

H.07. Identify where giraffes and beavers live.

H.08. Identify where whale sharks and tree frogs live.

I. Living Things

I.01. Distinguish between living and non-living things.

I.02. Classify objects as either plants or animals.

I.03. Compare the characteristics of plants and animals.

I.04. Compare young living things to their parents.

I.05. Explain the basic differences between plants and animals.

J. Ecosystems

J.01. Explain how living things interact with their environment.

J.02. Describe how living things change their environments to meet their needs.

J.03. Explain how grey squirrels change the forest to meet their needs.

J.04. Discuss how human actions can impact ecosystems.

J.05. Identify examples of interdependence between organisms in an ecosystem.

K. Human Impacts

K.01. Define and explain the importance of reduce, reuse, and recycle.

K.02. Identify ways to reduce waste in daily life.