Earth and space sciences
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Earth and space sciences in Science Year 6 includes:
- ACSSU096 Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect Earth's surface
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Geographic Landforms Features Poster and Worksheet
Add this poster of different types of geographic features of Earth to your classroom walls to provide a visual reference for students.
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Earthquake - Tectonic Plates Diagram & Worksheets
Introduce students to plate tectonics with a labelled diagram and worksheet set featuring different types of volcanoes, layers of earth and landforms.
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Diagram of a Volcano - Labelling Worksheet
Label the volcano diagram with a printable worksheet.
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Natural Disasters – Printable Puzzles
Match pictures and facts of various natural disasters with this set of printable science puzzles.
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Earth Day - Acrostic Poem Template Pack
An acrostic poem template to use in the classroom to celebrate Earth Day and National Poetry Month.
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Natural Disaster Posters - Information
Posters with pictures and information for eight different types of natural disasters.
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Natural Disasters PowerPoint
A 45 slide editable PowerPoint template for teaching a unit on natural disasters.
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Natural Disasters Inquiry Task - Newspaper Report
Use our 3-page graphic organiser to research and report on a significant natural disaster from the last 100 years.
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Earthquake Inquiry Task – Newspaper Report
An earthquake inquiry task with graphic organiser and newspaper article planning sheet.
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What are Bushfires? Cloze Worksheet
A cloze worksheet about bushfires.
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Natural Disasters - Flood Simulation Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when exploring natural disasters.
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Natural Disaster Word Wall Vocabulary
Use this teacher-created resource to explore natural disaster vocabulary with your primary school students.
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Natural Disasters - Illustrated Vocabulary Display
Reinforce science vocabulary in your classroom with this set of illustrated and annotated natural disaster word wall cards.
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Impacts of Floods PowerPoint
A 17-slide editable PowerPoint template about floods and their impact on communities.
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Natural Resources Word Search
Review the different natural resources with a word search.
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Natural Disaster Posters
Posters with pictures for eight different types of natural disasters.
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Layers of the Earth
An educational poster showing the structure of the Earth.
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Plate Tectonics Poster
A poster explaining the main types of plate boundaries and their effects on the earth's surface.
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The Ring of Fire Resource Pack
A resource pack about the Ring of Fire, including colourful, informative posters and a worksheet.
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Tropical Cyclone Cloze Worksheet
A cloze worksheet about tropical cyclones.
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Layers of the Earth Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the layers inside the Earth.
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Natural Disasters Effects and Management Worksheet
An activity to use when exploring the potential effects of natural disasters, and how to manage these.
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Plate Tectonics Cloze Activity
A cloze activity to use when learning about the layers of the Earth and plate tectonics.
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Natural Disasters Safety Poster
A task to be used when investigating how to remain safe in the event of a natural disaster.
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Natural Disasters Match-Up Worksheet
A worksheet to use when introducing the concept of natural disasters.
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Plotting Earthquakes Worksheet & Map Activity
Teach longitude and latitude with a printable earthquakes plotting worksheet and map activity.
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Comprehension - What are Earthquakes?
A comprehension activity about 'What are Earthquakes?'
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Flood Vocabulary Task
A vocabulary task for students to use when demonstrating their understanding of the impact of floods in Australia.
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Flood Safety Poster - Design and Create Task
A design and create task for students to demonstrate their understanding of the impact of floods.
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Earthquakes - Title Poster
A poster to use on your Earthquakes display board.
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Earthquakes Teaching Resource Bundle
Download earthquake activities, worksheets and more year 6 printables for your lesson plans!
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Natural Disasters Unit Plan
This Science unit addresses the concepts of plate tectonics and natural disasters.