7–10Science 7–10 Syllabus
The new Science 7–10 Syllabus (2023) is to be implemented from 2026.
2024 and 2025 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2026 – Start teaching new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.
Content
Life Skills
- SCLS-RXN-01
describes chemical reactions
- SCLS-WS-03
participates in planning safe investigations
- SCLS-WS-07
identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them
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.
Working scientifically
In this focus area, students develop skills in planning safe investigations, and identifying problems and strategies that can be used to solve them. Additional Working scientifically outcomes and skills may be integrated with this content.
Loading...Recognise everyday chemical reactions
Recognise changes to a material as it undergoes a chemical reaction
Recognise that chemical reactions can be fast or slow
Recognise the effect of temperature on a chemical reaction
Identify dangerous chemical reactions
Participate in planning an experiment to compare a fast and slow reaction, and identify what data should be collected
Investigate ways to prevent a metal from rusting
Investigate the effect of particle size on the time it takes for a solid to dissolve
Communicate ideas about chemical reactions through written texts, using language appropriate to purpose and audience