On the move - Primary Connections

On the move - Primary Connections
Publication Date: September, 2012
Type of Resource: Unit of Work

This online teaching introduces younger students to movement and motion.

The resource details ways of engaging and supporting Foundation Year students when learning about the concepts of movement and motion.

This inquiry-based unit provides advice on conducting investigations into moving toys, ways of moving and body parts that move.

It includes 7 lesson plans, student worksheets and other resources that support its implementation.

New Australian Curriculum Codes: AC9SFU02 (Foundation), AC9S1U03 (Year 1)

Additional Information

Primary Connections is a program developed by the Australian Academy of Science and is freely available to Australian educators through the National Digital Learning Resources Network via either the Scootle website or your local jurisdictional portal. This process requires registration on one of these sites and you will be asked to log in to access these resources.

Refer to your school science resources to determine if your school has access to the Primary Connections materials. If your school does not have access to the PrimaryConnections resources visit the Australian Academy of Science's Primary Connection website to find out more about the program. http://primaryconnections.org.au

Australian Curriculum:
  • Year Foundation > Science Understanding > Physical Sciences > The way objects move depends on a variety of factors, including their size and... > ACSSU005