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

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Implementation from 2027
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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.

Electricity and magnetism

Relevant Working scientifically outcomes and content should be integrated with each focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.

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Electrostatics

  • Observe the effects of static electricity

  • Recognise that static electricity can build up on objects when they rub together

  • Participate in a practical investigation to demonstrate the buildup of static electricity

  • Recognise safety considerations associated with static electricity

  • Explore the attraction and repulsion of charged objects

  • Explore how the attraction or repulsion of charged objects changes as the distance between the objects increases

Electric circuits

  • Identify everyday objects that use electricity

  • Recognise everyday examples of circuits

  • Recognise electrical devices need electricity to flow from a power source through an electric circuit

  • Identify electric circuits in everyday contexts

  • Identify typical components of an electric circuit

  • Recognise safety considerations associated with electricity

  • Engage in safe practices when investigating electric circuits

  • Construct an electric circuit by connecting components in a single pathway

  • Participate in a scientific investigation that examines the conductivity of materials

  • Identify familiar objects that are conductors of electricity

  • Identify electrical safety devices that protect people and households

  • Identify the importance of electrical safety devices for the home

Magnetism

  • Observe magnetic force as a pull or push (attraction or repulsion)

  • Predict what will happen when a magnet is placed near an object

  • Participate in a practical investigation to test the magnetic properties of materials

  • Identify familiar objects that are magnetic

  • Recognise magnets stick to materials that contain iron

  • Explore the applications of magnets

  • Explore how magnetic force decreases as an object moves away from a magnet

  • Demonstrate safe handling and storage practices for magnets

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