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
Stage 5
- SC5-ENV-01
analyses the impact of human activity on the natural world
- SC5-WS-06
analyses data from investigations to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draws conclusions
- SC5-WS-07
selects suitable problem-solving strategies and evaluates proposed solutions to identified problems
Working scientifically
In this focus area, students develop skills in analysing data and information, and problem-solving. Additional Working scientifically outcomes and skills may be integrated with this content.
Loading...Identify the principles and goals of sustainability
Apply scientific understanding to propose valid solutions to identified problems relating to sustainability
Distinguish between climate and weather
Investigate data to determine what trends are evident in the world’s climate
Explain how the natural greenhouse effect influences global climate
Analyse data on global emissions and atmospheric temperatures to explain the enhanced greenhouse effect and its impact on climate and ecosystems
Identify the advantages and limitations of methods used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Analyse data that shows the relationship between industrialisation and the rise in global temperatures
Identify the characteristics of climate change
Investigate and report on the consequences of climate change
Investigate the effects of climate change on the water cycle and ecosystems
Investigate how satellites collect global data, including data on ocean temperatures, sea levels, and forest and ice cover, and examine how this data is used to evaluate the impact of climate change
Describe the causes of environmental pollution and discuss its implications
Research how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have developed sustainable harvesting practices and Cultural protocols based on deep ecological understandings
Discuss alternatives to the current resource use, including how to reduce, reuse and recycle
Describe current processes for recycling materials
Investigate how scientists have developed innovative ways to recycle materials
Discuss the link between human activity and one specific environmental pollution concern