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11–12Chemical World Science Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2025)

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Implementation from 2028
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Life Skills

Life Skills for Stage 6

Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.

Acids and bases

Teachers select relevant Working scientifically outcomes and content to integrate with this focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.

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Acids and bases

  • Identify acids and bases in everyday living

  • Identify common properties of acids

  • Identify common properties of bases

  • Identify strong acids

  • Identify strong bases

  • Recognise that acids and bases have the potential to damage the body

  • Outline the steps to treat acids and bases spilt on the skin or splashed in the eye

  • Outline the steps used to clean up spills of acids and bases on a bench or floor

  • Demonstrate how to use and handle acids and bases safely

  • Use an acid–base indicator to identify acids and bases

  • Participate in a scientific investigation to classify familiar household substances as acids or bases

  • Follow a procedure to prepare a natural acid–base indicator

Reactions of acids and bases

  • Observe the effect of adding an acid to a base (neutralisation)

  • Recognise everyday examples of acid–base reactions

  • Explore the use of neutralisation reactions by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

  • Participate in a secondary-source investigation to explore the use of antacids (bases) in treating excessive stomach acid

  • Model the effect of an antacid

  • Explore the use of lime (a base) to treat acidic soil and improve plant growth

  • Explore the use of lime in fish farms or water treatment to reduce the acidity of water

  • Participate in a secondary-source investigation to identify the uses of acids and bases to treat insect stings

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