11–12Chemistry 11–12 Syllabus (2025)
The new Chemistry 11–12 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus (2017).
2026 and 2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
- CW-LS-02
identifies the physical or chemical properties of substances and materials
- CW-LS-09
demonstrates safe behaviours when handling chemicals
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.
Teachers select relevant Working scientifically outcomes and content to integrate with this focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
LoadingIdentify examples of fuel in everyday living
Participate in a scientific investigation to safely observe the combustion of a familiar fuel
Recognise that fuels can react with oxygen in a combustion reaction
Explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ use of natural substances as fuels
Recognise that burning fuels can produce carbon dioxide
Participate in a scientific investigation to explore everyday substances that contain alcohol
Identify uses of alcohols
Recognise that the concentration of alcohol in substances is related to their use
Participate in a scientific investigation to describe the production of alcohols through fermentation
Observe natural fragrances in daily living
Identify familiar examples of products with strong fragrances
Recognise that fragrances can be made artificially by scientists
Participate in a practical investigation to compare natural and artificial fragrances
Identify familiar flavours
Describe the use of plants by Aboriginal Peoples to flavour food
Recognise that flavours can be made artificially by scientists
Participate in a practical investigation to compare natural and artificial flavours
Identify a range of everyday products that contain plastic
Participate in a practical investigation to observe the physical properties of a range of plastics
Relate properties of plastics to their uses
Participate in a scientific investigation of the use of plastics in the local area
Identify effects of plastic waste on the environment
Outline possible solutions to reduce plastic use in the local area
Identify how plastic waste is sorted in the local community
Participate in a secondary-source investigation to outline alternatives to plastics
Identify natural fats and oils used in cooking
Explore the use of oils by Aboriginal Peoples for medicinal purposes
Explore common physical properties of fats and oils
Observe the use of soap as a cleaning agent
Recognise that soaps are made from a chemical reaction between fats or oils and a base
Participate in a practical investigation to make soap