11–12Biology Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2025)

Use senses to make observations

Ask questions based on observations

Make predictions based on observations

Identify questions or predictions that can be scientifically tested

Participate in sequencing the steps in an investigation

Identify the data or information to be gathered in a scientific investigation

Identify methods to collect data

Identify purposes for a range of scientific equipment and materials

Select appropriate scientific equipment and materials for a scientific investigation

Identify practices to improve safety in a scientific investigation

Record aspects of a plan for a scientific investigation using an appropriate format

Apply ethical principles when planning a scientific investigation

Obtain permission from others to work collaboratively or share scientific equipment

Follow a plan to participate in a scientific investigation

Implement identified safe practices and follow safety rules

Apply ethical principles when participating in a scientific investigation

Use scientific equipment appropriately

Engage safely with digital technologies

Make observations for scientific investigations

Record data and information

Demonstrate skills needed for working with others when conducting a scientific investigation

Recognise how data and information are presented in everyday contexts

Identify sources of scientific data and information

Recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Cultural Knowledges and observations as scientific

Use a range of forms to represent data

Select the most appropriate form to represent data and information gathered in a scientific investigation

Recognise representations of data

Identify trends in data

Identify important details in information

Use data and information to respond to questions and test predictions

Draw conclusions from data and information

Explore the credibility and reliability of sources of data and information to support conclusions

Reflect on the strengths and limitations of a scientific investigation

Identify further questions from conclusions

Identify strategies that can be used to solve problems

Recognise and use problem-solving skills

Identify cause-and-effect relationships when exploring problems and solutions

Participate in a scientific investigation to solve a problem

Recognise scientific terminology

Identify and use scientific language appropriately

Present scientific ideas and information in a variety of forms

Select digital, visual, written or oral forms of communication appropriate to audience and purpose