This comprehensive teaching pack has been carefully designed by The Busy Honey Bee to directly complement the NSW Science Sample Unit for Stage 2. It provides everything you need to teach Unit 4 in a way that is engaging, interactive, and fully curriculum-aligned - while saving you countless hours of preparation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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Only lessons 1 - 8 teaching slides and lessons 1-8 worksheets are available now with no set date of completion.
- The unit of work is available.
When lessons 9 - 16 and the Optional Activities 1-4 are added, you will receive a notification.
It is my intention to complete this unit in the future; however, there is no confirmed completion date and no guarantee that the remaining lessons will be completed or available by the time you need them in your classroom.
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Unit Information:
Curriculum Alignment
This resource directly aligns with:
- NSW Science Curriculum 2025-2026
- NSW Sample Unit
Attribution is given to: © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2026.
NSW Outcomes:
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ST2-SCI-01 uses information to investigate the solar system and the effects of energy on living, physical and geological systems
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ST2-DAT-01 uses and interprets data to describe patterns and relationships
Unit Description:
This unit teaches students to investigate the differences between invertebrates and vertebrates and compare the ways they move in different environments. Students explore the human muscular and skeletal systems and use models to demonstrate how these systems work together in movement.
What’s Included
Detailed Unit of Work
- NSW Science Syllabus (2025-26)
- Fully planned lessons structured around the explicit teaching model.
- Clear Learning Intentions and Success Criteria for every lesson.
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Reflection and consolidation tasks to reinforce learning.
Assessment Opportunities
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Ongoing formative and observational assessment embedded in lessons.
Engaging Digital and Print Resources
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Teaching slides that directly complement the written unit.
- Interactive elements including embedded online games, digital tasks, videos, and high-quality images.
- Student worksheets/workbook for independent tasks with answer keys.
File Type:
This teaching pack consists of both pdf and PowerPoint files.
The teaching slides have been made in PowerPoint but are Google Slide compatible.
Please note: These files are large. The complete file containing all 16 lessons and 4 optional activities will not open in Google Slides due to file size limitations. Individual lesson files will open in Google Slides.
To access all 16 lessons in a single file, PowerPoint is required. PowerPoint supports larger file sizes and offers greater functionality and flexibility for teaching and presentation. While Google Slides provides convenient access from any device, PowerPoint is necessary to view and use the full program as intended.
To use in Google slides you will need to:
- Upload the PPT file to your Google drive first.
- Open in Google slide
- Click file - Save as Google slide.
Please note that some formatting, font issues may occur when using in Google slides as they were designed in PowerPoint.
Fonts:
Main font used: Edu NSW ACT Foundation.
This is a free download from Google.
To avoid formatting issues, please make sure it is downloaded on your device.
Why Teachers Love It
- Aligned directly to the NSW Science Sample Unit.
- Combines explicit instruction with hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
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Includes everything from planning documents to slides, and student resources that are not only engaging, but provide visual support and cater to a range of learning styles.
- Designed to save you hours and hours (if not weeks) of preparation, so you can focus on teaching and engaging your students.
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No refunds will be issued under any circumstances. This is a digital product and cannot be returned. Please make sure you read the description carefully to ensure that you know exactly what you are buying.
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Non-Transferable: This product may not be shared, resold, redistributed, or posted on any online platform (including personal or school websites) for public or private use, even in a password-protected format.
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No Modifications: Due to the inclusion of interactive features, licensed fonts, and clipart, this product is non-editable. Modifying or altering the product in any way to create derivative works is strictly prohibited.
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Commercial Use Prohibited: This resource is for educational purposes only and may not be used for commercial purposes, including training sessions, workshops, or seminars where it will be shared or distributed.
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Digital Sharing Restrictions: This product may not be uploaded to any cloud-based storage or shared digitally with others. It is intended solely for the purchaser's direct use with their students.
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Printing and Use: You may print this product for your personal use or for use within your own classroom. Sharing printed copies with other teachers, schools, or organisations is not allowed.
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