7–10Science 7–10 Syllabus (2023)
The new Science 7–10 Syllabus (2023) is to be implemented from 2026. The Science 7–10 Syllabus (2018) will not be available after December 2027.
2026 – Start teaching the 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
Stage 4
- SC4-PRT-01
explains how uses of elements and compounds are influenced by scientific understanding and discoveries relating to their properties
- SC4-WS-05
uses a variety of ways to process and represent data
- SC4-WS-06
uses data to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions
Working scientifically
In this focus area, students develop skills in processing and analysing data and information. Additional Working scientifically outcomes and skills may be integrated with this content.
LoadingIdentify some common Loading in everyday objects
Conduct a series of investigations to identify and compare the physical Loading of metals, non-metals and Loading
Explain how the properties of some common elements, Loading and Loading Loading to their use(s)
Identify the atom as the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element
Identify protons, neutrons and electrons as Loading particles
Describe the location, relative charge and Loading of protons, neutrons and electrons using the planetary atomic Loading
Outline how models of atomic structure have changed over time
Explain how Loading made possible by new technologies have led to a more detailed understanding of atomic structure
Outline patterns and relationships found in the Loading , including reactivity
Predict the properties of elements based on their position and location on the periodic table
Identify the unique symbol of a range of elements
Use the periodic table to identify the elements in some common compounds
Loading some tests that could be used to identify metal and non-metal elements
Model the atomic structure of the first 18 elements to identify that atomic structure changes with increasing Loading
Describe how the historical development of the periodic table demonstrated understanding of the chemical and physical properties of elements
Investigate how the properties and availability of materials, including metals, alloys and compounds, influence their uses