{"product_id":"science-foundation-living-things-homeschool-unit-pdf","title":"Science Foundation Living Things Homeschool Unit PDF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFoundation Living Things Science Homeschool Unit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your child explore plants and animals through careful observation and hands-on investigation with this practical Science unit designed especially for homeschooling families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated for children in their first year of school, this unit includes \u003cstrong\u003e10 flexible lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring the external features of familiar plants and animals, similarities and differences between living things, and ways plants and animals can be grouped using observable features. Children learn through backyard observations, sorting, comparing, drawing, photographing and simple investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit also introduces early science inquiry skills, helping children pose questions, make predictions, use their senses safely, record observations, identify simple patterns and communicate what they discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking closely at living things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon animal features such as legs, wings, fins, fur, feathers and scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleting a backyard safari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant features including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit and seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparing familiar animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConducting a simple plant investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrouping animals using observable features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian plants and animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording careful observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning and completing a living things investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for homeschooling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach lesson is designed to take approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be shortened, extended or completed over several sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivities include observing plants and animals, sorting picture cards, comparing external features, completing a backyard safari, recording changes, creating feature groups and conducting a final guided investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten work can be replaced with verbal explanations, drawings, photographs, matching, demonstrations or parent-scribed responses, making the unit flexible for different learning styles and abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 complete lesson plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear learning intentions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian Curriculum Version 9.0 Foundation Science alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on biological science investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion questions and observation activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport and extension ideas for every lesson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple assessment opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal living things investigation and assessment criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested books, videos and learning resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit provides families with a clear and manageable way to teach biological science at home while encouraging curiosity, careful observation and an appreciation of living things.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Homeschooling Library Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53712693821733,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/7612\/3429\/files\/CodexImageAug31_2026_09_54_58PM.png?v=1788177329","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolinglibrary.com.au\/products\/science-foundation-living-things-homeschool-unit-pdf","provider":"The Homeschooling Library Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}