This unit of work introduces students to the properties of different materials.

The resource details ways of supporting and engaging Foundation Year students when learning about the properties of different materials.

This inquiry-based unit outlines tasks and activities that promote the use of the students' senses when exploring, describing, comparing, naming and classifying a range of materials.

It includes 6 lesson plans, teacher background information and student worksheets that support its implementation.

New Australian Curriculum Codes: AC9SFU03 (Foundation)