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Year 1 science
In Year 1, children look closely at the features of animals and plants and where they live. They change the shape of materials by bending, squashing and stretching, notice changes in the sky and landscape, and explore how sounds are made. They begin recording what they observe with simple drawings and tables.
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Biological sciences
- Animal featuresTopic outlineChildren describe external features of animals, such as fur, feathers, scales, tails and wings, and how these help them live.
- Habitats of Australian animalsTopic outlineChildren match native animals to habitats such as the bush, rivers, deserts and the ocean, and talk about how habitats meet their needs.