Stage 1 Year 1 Science Unit - Weather & Seasons – (NSW Syllabus Aligned)

Weather & Seasons – Stage 1 Year 1 Science Unit (NSW Syllabus Aligned)

NSW Science & Technology | Stage 1 | 2024 Syllabus

Stage 1 – Year 1

Term 2

Syllabus Alignment:

Focus Area 1: Investigations of changes provide knowledge and understanding

Outcomes:

• ST1-SCI-01
• ST1-PQU-01
• ST1-DAT-01

Science Content Group:

• Daily and seasonal changes in the environment affect everyday life

This includes:

• weather patterns
• seasons
• changes over time
• effects on people, plants, and animals

This Weather & Seasons unit is a comprehensive, engaging Stage 1 science resource designed to help young learners explore daily weather patterns and seasonal changes, and understand how these affect people and the natural environment.

Perfect for early primary classrooms, this unit uses simple language, clear visuals, and hands-on discussion opportunities to build scientific understanding while supporting oral language, observation, and data skills.

What’s Included in This Unit

✔️ A complete teaching presentation covering the full unit

✔️ 5 structured lessons with clear learning intentions and success criteria

✔️ Student-friendly explanations and visuals

✔️ A final assessment task (Weather Report or Poster)

✔️ Strong links to real-world experiences

Lesson Overview

• Lesson 1: What is Weather?
• Lesson 2: Types of Weather
• Lesson 3: Measuring Weather (temperature, rain, wind, charts)
• Lesson 4: The Four Seasons
• Lesson 5: How Weather Affects Us (clothing, activities, safety)
• Assessment: My Weather Report

Students Will Learn To

• Identify and describe different types of weather
• Name and recognise the four seasons
• Understand how weather changes from day to day
• Explore how weather affects clothing, activities, and safety
• Use simple tools and charts to observe and record weather
• Communicate their understanding through a weather report or poster

NSW Syllabus Outcomes

✔️ ST1-SCI-01 – Explores patterns in the natural environment

✔️ ST1-PQU-01 – Poses questions and investigates scientifically

✔️ ST1-DAT-01 – Collects, records and represents data

Why Teachers Love This Resource

⭐ Fully aligned with the 2024 NSW Science & Technology syllabus

⭐ Age-appropriate language and visuals for Stage 1 learners

⭐ Low-prep and easy to teach

⭐ Encourages discussion, observation, and real-life connections

⭐ Suitable for whole-class teaching, small groups, or relief lessons

Perfect For

• Stage 1 classrooms
• NSW public and independent schools
• Beginner science teachers
• Relief / casual teachers
• Integrated literacy & science lessons