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-DIS-01
explains how an understanding of the causes of disease can be used to prevent and manage the spread of disease
- SC5-WS-06
analyses data from investigations to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draws conclusions
- SC5-WS-08
communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms
Working scientifically
In this focus area, students develop skills in analysing data and information, as well as communicating scientific arguments with evidence. Additional Working scientifically outcomes and skills may be integrated with this content.
Loading...Identify the importance of maintaining stable internal conditions in the body
Investigate examples of an organism’s observable response to a stimuli
Identify the role of feedback loops in maintaining homeostasis
Compare and contrast the responses of the nervous and endocrine systems
Describe how the nervous and endocrine systems coordinate the body’s response to stimuli
Distinguish between infectious and non-infectious diseases
Identify causes of non-infectious and infectious diseases
Compare the features and incidences of epidemics, endemics and pandemics
Investigate data relating to a common non-infectious disease affecting Australians today
Use modelling to investigate how infectious diseases can be spread
Identify how the body prevents the entry of pathogens and describe how it responds to pathogens that enter the body
Outline how a vaccination stimulates the body to produce antibodies to fight infection
Describe ways to reduce the incidence of non-infectious diseases
Assess ways to reduce the incidence and spread of infectious diseases
Investigate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ use of plants to prevent or control disease
Analyse data about immunisation programs and the occurrence of infectious diseases to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and document conclusions in a written text
Investigate technological advances developed in Australia to address disease, disorders or physical trauma in the human body