Stage 1 Science Unit – Living Things Have Characteristics and Needs

NSW Science & Technology (2024) | Lesson Slides & Worksheets

Looking for a ready-to-teach Stage 1 Science unit aligned to the new NSW Science & Technology syllabus (2024)?

This comprehensive unit explores living things, their characteristics, and their basic needs through engaging lessons, clear visuals, and hands-on student activities. It is ideal for generalist teachers looking for low-prep, curriculum-aligned science lessons.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

✔ Editable PowerPoint slides for 6 sequenced lessons

✔ Print-ready student worksheets for each lesson

✔ Hands-on investigations and discussion prompts

✔ Design a Habitat assessment task

✔ Clear syllabus alignment to NSW outcomes

LESSON TOPICS:

• Living and non-living things
• What living things need to survive
• Plants as living things
• Animals and habitats
• Caring for living things
• Assessment: Design a habitat

NSW SYLLABUS ALIGNMENT (2024):

• ST1-SCI-01 – Explores observable features of living things and how they meet their needs
• ST1-PQU-01 – Poses questions and investigates scientific ideas
• ST1-DAT-01 – Collects and represents data

PERFECT FOR:

✔ Stage 1 classrooms

✔ New syllabus implementation

✔ Relief and beginning teachers

✔ Low-prep science lessons

✔ Term-long planning

This unit can be used as is or adapted to suit your classroom. It also forms part of a growing Stage 1 Science bundle.

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