Earth & Space Science Resources
Discover our planet and beyond with weather, seasons, rocks, natural disasters and solar system resources.
7 resources availableEarth and space science takes students on a journey from the ground beneath their feet to the stars above. Resources cover weather and seasons, rocks and minerals, natural disasters, the water cycle, the solar system and sustainability. Includes hands-on experiments, research projects and interactive displays.
About Earth & Space Resources
Earth and space science resources help Australian primary students explore the planet they live on and the universe beyond — weather and climate, rocks and soil, the water cycle, day and night, and the solar system. The Australian Curriculum: Science earth and space sciences sub-strand introduces these big ideas progressively from Foundation through to Year 6, helping students understand the dynamic systems that shape Earth's surface and the cycles that govern life on our planet. Quality resources make these vast topics accessible and awe-inspiring for young learners.
TeachBuySell's earth and space science collection includes weather observation and recording activities, water cycle diagrams and investigations, rocks and soil exploration resources, seasons and climate studies, day and night and Earth's rotation resources, and solar system exploration materials. Browse investigation worksheets, information texts, classroom display resources, and science journal templates suitable for the full primary years.
Earth and space science connects strongly to sustainability, climate literacy, and Indigenous perspectives on Country — all important dimensions of the Australian Curriculum. Many resources in our collection include connections to sustainability and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledge of seasons, weather, and the land. Whether you are observing and recording daily weather with Foundation students, exploring the water cycle with Year 3, or investigating the solar system with Year 5, our collection has engaging, Australian-made resources to support your teaching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there weather and seasons resources for early primary students?
Yes. Weather observation, recording, and seasonal change are popular topics for Foundation and early primary, and we have a wide range of resources including daily weather charts, season sorting activities, and simple climate investigations.
Can I find water cycle resources for primary classrooms?
Absolutely. Water cycle resources are among our most popular earth science materials, including diagram labelling activities, investigation guides, and creative tasks that help students understand evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Are there solar system and space resources for primary students?
Yes. Solar system exploration is introduced in the Australian Curriculum from Year 5, and we have resources covering planets, the Moon, day and night, and Earth's place in the solar system — presented in age-appropriate formats.
Do resources include connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge?
Some resources in our collection make explicit connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' seasonal calendars, astronomical knowledge, and understanding of Country — an important cross-curriculum priority in the Australian Curriculum.
Are there rocks and soil investigation resources?
Yes. Rocks and soil is a key Year 3 and Year 4 topic and we have investigation resources, observation recording sheets, and classification activities that guide students through hands-on exploration of Earth materials.