Year 2 and 3 HASS and Technologies Inventions Worksheets Australian Curriculum v9
What is this resource?
A ready-to-use set of invention worksheets exploring past and present inventions, timelines, and designing new ideas. No preparation or prior research is required. Everything is structured, scaffolded, and easy for students to follow.
What is included?
Page 1, Invention Study
Research an invention, draw it, and respond to prompts
Page 2, Graphic Organiser
Plan and design an invention including materials and labelled diagram
Page 3, Invention Match
Match inventions from the past to the present and colour
Page 4, Invention Timeline
Research and sequence 4 inventions in chronological order
Page 5, Invention Research
Research and draw 4 inventions with written responses
Page 6, Invention Research Table
Record inventions, key facts, and year invented
Page 7, Scaffolded Research Table
Pre-filled version to support differentiation
Page 8, Title Page
Optional booklet cover for student work
How can this be used in the classroom?
• Whole-class lessons
• Inquiry-based learning units
• Independent work
• Small group rotations
• Assessment evidence
• Relief lessons
• Classroom displays
What skills are developed?
• Understanding how inventions change over time
• Recognising past and present technologies
• Sequencing events on timelines
• Designing and planning solutions
• Research and note-taking skills
• Drawing and labelling diagrams
Curriculum alignment Australian Curriculum v9
Year 2 HASS
• AC9HS2K02 How people and technologies have changed over time
Year 3 HASS
• AC9HS3K02 How and why people make decisions about resources and technology
Technologies Design and Technologies
• AC9TDE2K01 Explore how technologies meet needs and solve problems
• AC9TDE3K01 Investigate how technologies are designed and used
This resource supports:
• Understanding change over time
• Exploring inventions and technological development
• Developing design thinking and problem-solving skills
What file type is included and how do I use it?
Microsoft PowerPoint pptx ready to print or display on screen with no font or image distortion.
Can be saved as a PDF after download for easy printing.
All pages are A4 and designed for clear, student-friendly use.
