FAQs

Do your units use the 5ES model?

Yes. The units are developed using the 5Es learning phases: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate. A ‘mini 5Es’ is also used within the lessons.

Why aren’t all the units available to purchase?

The full suite of units from Foundation to Year 6 will become available as soon as possible. There will be four units per year level – one for each strand (Biological sciences, Chemical sciences, Earth and space sciences and Physical sciences). Join our mailing list to keep informed of unit releases.

 

Do you also sell the equipment and materials needed to teach with?

No. However, we ensure that equipment needed is readily available. If more specialised equipment is required, then we will provide links to businesses that sell the items at the lowest price.

What’s in a unit?

Each unit contains:

  1. One term’s work of lessons presented online in PowerPoint.
  2. Student worksheets matching each lesson (Downloadable).
  3. Teacher Guide (Downloadable).
  4. Science understanding and science inquiry skills assessments (Downloadable).
Are the units aligned to the Australian Curriculum?

Yes. During the transition to the new curriculum, our units are aligned to both the 8.4 version and the 9.0 version of the Australian Curriculum. Specific alignment information is outlined in the unit teacher guide.

Do the lessons include hands-on activities and investigations?

Yes. Hands-on activities and investigations are central to each lesson.