The Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), in partnership with Education Services Australia (ESA), has prepared 15 units of work to support teachers in the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: Science as part of the Supporting the Australian Curriculum Online (SACOL). They have units designed for students from reception to year 10.
These units have been written by experienced teachers using resources that are available online. Each unit consists of an overview, 5 lesson plans, and additional links and resources.
Structure and features
The webpage on the needs of living things has:
- unit overview
- background information
- safety advice
- materials and equipment
- lesson objectives
- find out what your learners bring
- useful links.
Teacher notes
This unit aims to support the learning of the basic needs of living things. Students will investigate the needs of pets, identifying the use of senses. Students will grow seeds and observe how to meet the needs of animals and plants, also considering what will happen if those needs are not met. Students will also consider their own needs and wants.
