Australian Science Content Map
Education Perfect Science is an online learning resource with scaffolded Smart Lessons aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
This table aligns the lessons provided by Education Perfect mapped to the Australian Curriculum. A hyperlinked version can be found here:
http://worldseries.educationperfect.com/uploads/2/6/1/4/26145601/year_7_content_map_australian_curriculum.pdf
Education Perfect Science is an online learning resource with scaffolded Smart Lessons aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
This table aligns the lessons provided by Education Perfect mapped to the Australian Curriculum. A hyperlinked version can be found here:
http://worldseries.educationperfect.com/uploads/2/6/1/4/26145601/year_7_content_map_australian_curriculum.pdf
Year 7 Australian Curriculum
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Biological sciences
Classification helps organise the diverse group of organisms ( ACSSU111 ) Science Understanding Introduction to Classification Uses of Classification Living or Non-Living? MRS GREN Types of Keys Linnaean Classification Binomial Nomenclature Species and Hybrids Animal Phyla The Six Kingdoms Vertebrates Science as a Human Endeavour Carl Linnaeus Identifying Species Plant Divisions The Platypus Science Investigations Building Dichotomous Keys: Classifying Leaves Research Project Using Dichotomous Keys Interactions between organisms, including the effects of human activities can be represented by food chains and food webs ( ACSSU112 ) Science Understanding Ecology Species vs Organism Ecosystem Biotic and Abiotic Factors Interdependent Relationships Predators, Prey and Competition Producers and Photosynthesis Consumers Food Chains Food Webs Adaptations Australian Bushfires Cane Toads as an Introduced Species Deforestation Diurnal vs Nocturnal Ecosystem Conservation Introduced Species Oil Pollution and Industrial Waste Pesticides Scientific Methods of Conservation Species Conservation Water Pollution Science as a Human Endeavour Antarctica Global Warming Introduced and Invasive Species Invasive Species in Australia Pollution Pollution and Ecosystems Saving the Tasmanian Devil Science Investigations Build a Food Web Collecting Invertebrates in Quadrats Extracting Leaf Pigments Growing Plants Under Different Conditions Measuring Abiotic Factors in Water |
Chemical sciences
Mixtures, including solutions, contain a combination of pure substances that can be separated using a range of techniques ( ACSSU113 ) Science Understanding Introduction to Mixtures Pure and Impure Substances Solute and Solvent Concentrations Suspensions Colloids Emulsions Introduction to Separation Filtration Centrifuging Evaporation Distillation Adsorption Chromatography Crystallisation Magnetic and Electrostatic Separation Separating Mixtures Science as a Human Endeavour Blood as a Mixture Indigenous Art using Mixtures Recycling Sewage Separation in Food Separation in Industries Water Treatment Science Investigations Candy Crystals Chromatography: Separating Colours Filtration Making a Solar Still Separating a Basic Mixture Temperature and Dissolving |
Earth and space sciences
Predictable phenomena on Earth, including seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative positions of the sun, Earth and the moon ( ACSSU115 ) Science Understanding The Universe Gravity Comets Asteroids and Meteoroids Earth, Moon and Sun Day and Night Time Zones Seasons Phases Tides Lunar Eclipse Solar Eclipse Earth’s Magnetic Field Earth’s Structure Planetary Motion Science as a Human Endeavour Calendars and the Solar Year Exploring Space Indigenous Constellations Models of the Solar System Satellites Telescopes Science Investigations Making a Sundial Modelling Gravity Modelling the Earth, Moon and Sun Making a Pinhole Camera Using a Pinhole Camera to Calculate Diameter of the Sun Seasons and the Angle of the Sun Some of Earth’s resources are renewable, including water that cycles through the environment, but others are non-renewable ( ACSSU116 ) Science Understanding Introduction to Earth’s Resources Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources Fossil Fuels as a Resource Soil as a Resource Minerals and Ores as Resources Mining Nuclear Fuel as a Resource Living Things as a Resource Air as a Resource Wind as a Resource Wind Turbines Solar Energy Water Power Geothermal Energy Water on Earth The Water Cycle as a Closed System States of Water Water Cycle Influences on the Water Cycle Aquifers Desalination Irrigation Renewable vs Non-Renewable Resources: Coal vs Solar Power for Australia’s Future Water Conservation Science as a Human Endeavour Antarctica, a Shared Continent Changing Seasons Renewable Energy Science, Tradition and Modern Medicine Water Management Science Investigations Evaporation Make Your Own Aquifer Solar Oven Turbine Power Weather in a Jar |
Physical sciences
Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces, including Earth’s gravitational attraction, acting on the object ( ACSSU117 ) Science Understanding What are Forces? Drawing Forces Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Contact and Non-Contact Forces Magnetism Gravity Levers Inclined Planes Wheels, Axles and Pulleys Gears Bicycle Investigation Newton’s First Law Newton’s Second Law Newton’s Third Law Calculating Net Force Earth’s Magnetic Field Electrostatic Force Friction Gear Ratio Planetary Motion Tides Science as a Human Endeavour Ancient Tools and Weapons Comparing Robots Fact or Friction? Safety Systems Sports Science Science Investigations A Ramp as a Simple Machine Build a Marshmallow Blaster Build an Electroscope Friction Investigation Levers Mapping Magnetic Fields |
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Science as a Human Endeavour
Nature and development of science Scientific knowledge has changed peoples’ understanding of the world and is refined as new evidence becomes available ( ACSHE119 ) Biological sciences Carl Linnaeus Global Warming Identifying Species Earth and space sciences Calendars and the Solar Year Exploring Space Models of the Solar System Satellites Science, Tradition and Modern Medicine Telescopes Physical sciences Comparing Robots Science knowledge can develop through collaboration across the disciplines of science and the contributions of people from a range of cultures ( ACSHE223 ) Biological sciences Antarctica Plant Divisions The Platypus Chemical sciences Indigenous Art using Mixtures Earth and space sciences Antarctica, a Shared Continent Changing Seasons Indigenous Constellations Renewable Energy Science, Tradition and Modern Medicine Water Management |
Use and influence of science
Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and may involve ethical considerations ( ACSHE120 ) Biological sciences Global Warming Introduced and Invasive Species Invasive Species in Australia Pollution Pollution and Ecosystems Saving the Tasmanian Devil Chemical sciences Blood as a Mixture Recycling Sewage Water Treatment Earth and space sciences Water Management Physical sciences Safety Systems People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have influenced the development of practices in areas of human activity ( ACSHE121 ) Biological sciences Saving the Tasmanian Devil Chemical sciences Blood as a Mixture Recycling Sewage Separation in Food Separation in Industries Water Treatment Earth and space sciences Changing Seasons Science, Tradition and Modern Medicine Water Management Physical sciences Ancient Tools and Weapons Comparing Robots Fact or Friction? Sports Science |
Science Inquiry Skills
Questioning and predicting Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge ( ACSIS124 ) Science Investigations Growing Plants Under Different Conditions Measuring Abiotic Factors in Water Filtration Evaporation Solar Oven A Ramp as a Simple Machine Build a Marshmallow Blaster Friction Investigation Science Inquiry Skills Lessons Hypothesising and Predicting Planning and conducting Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines are followed ( ACSIS125 ) Science Investigations Building Dichotomous Keys - Classifying Leaves Research Project Build a Food Web Collecting Invertebrates in Quadrats Extracting Leaf Pigments Growing Plants Under Different Conditions Measuring Abiotic Factors in Water Separating a Basic Mixture Temperature and Dissolving Make Your Own Aquifer Modelling Gravity Using a Pinhole Camera to Calculate Diameter of the Sun A Ramp as a Simple Machine Build an Electroscope Levers Mapping Magnetic Fields Science Inquiry Skills Lessons Bunsen Burner Equipment Types Organising Data into a Data Table from an Experiment Safety Equipment Separating Substances and Other Equipment Magnification Parts and Function of a Microscope Types of Microscopes Using a Microscope Measure and control variables, select equipment appropriate to the task and collect data with accuracy ( ACSIS126 ) Science Investigations Collecting Invertebrates in Quadrats Growing Plants Under Different Conditions Filtration Separating a Basic Mixture Evaporation Solar Oven A Ramp as a Simple Machine Build a Marshmallow Blaster Friction Investigation Science Inquiry Skills Lessons Accuracy Control Variables and Control Groups Fair Tests Repeatability and Reliability Sample Size Validity Variables Measuring Electricity Measuring in Science Reading the Meniscus Processing and analysing data and information Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models to represent and analyse patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate ( ACSIS129 ) Science Investigations Classifying Leaves Build a Food Web Collecting Invertebrates in Quadrats Growing Plants Under Different Conditions Solar Oven A Ramp as a Simple Machine Build a Marshmallow Blaster Friction Investigation Levers Mapping Magnetic Fields Science Inquiry Skills Lessons Algebra - Algebra in Science Algebra - Rearranging Equations Interpreting Data Tables Matching Tables to Graphs Choosing Appropriate Units Units of Distance Units of Energy Units of Speed Units of Volume Scientific Notation Significant Figures Interpreting Scale Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions based on evidence ( ACSIS130 ) Science Investigations Using Dichotomous Keys Build a Food Web Collecting Invertebrates in Quadrats Measuring Abiotic Factors in Water Filtration Solar Oven Science Inquiry Skills Lessons Food Webs Interpreting Diagrams Water Cycle Bar Graphs Line Graphs Scatter Graphs Evaluating Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identifying improvements ( ACSIS131 ) Science Investigations Building Dichotomous Keys Classifying Leaves Collecting Invertebrates in Quadrats Growing Plants Under Different Conditions Measuring Abiotic Factors in Water Candy Crystals Chromatography: Separating Colours Making a Solar Still Separating a Basic Mixture Temperature and Dissolving Evaporation Make Your Own Aquifer Solar Oven Turbine Power Weather in a Jar Making a Sundial Modelling Gravity Modelling the Earth, Moon and Sun Making a Pinhole Camera Using a Pinhole Camera to Calculate Diameter of the Sun Seasons and the Angle of the Sun A Ramp as a Simple Machine Build a Marshmallow Blaster Build an Electroscope Friction Investigation Levers Mapping Magnetic Fields Science Inquiry Skills Lessons Evaluating in Science Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims based on evidence ( ACSIS132 ) Science Investigations Modelling Gravity Using a Pinhole Camera to Calculate Diameter of the Sun Communicating Communicate ideas, findings and evidence based solutions to problems using scientific language, and representations, using digital technologies as appropriate ( ACSIS133 ) Science Investigations Classifying Leaves Research Project Science Inquiry Skills Lessons Graphs in Science Observations and Inferences Scientific Method |