Science 7–10 (2023)

explains how data is used by scientists to model and predict scientific phenomena

uses data to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

identifies problem-solving strategies and proposes solutions

recognises forces in everyday contexts

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

describes the properties of familiar substances and materials

records data and information

interprets data and information

describes the unique features of cells in living things and how structural features can be used to classify organisms

uses scientific tools and instruments for observations

follows a planned procedure to undertake safe and valid investigations

communicates scientific concepts and ideas using a range of communication forms

describes the motion of waves or objects

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

explains how uses of elements and compounds are influenced by scientific understanding and discoveries relating to their properties

uses a variety of ways to process and represent data

uses data to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

explains how observations are used by scientists to increase knowledge and understanding of the Universe

uses scientific tools and instruments for observations

follows a planned procedure to undertake safe and valid investigations

manages personal resources

contributes to sustainable practices in the community

participates in planning safe investigations

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

identifies personal genetic traits

identifies features of living and non-living things

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

records data and information

communicates scientific information

describes the effects of forces in everyday contexts

identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations

uses a variety of ways to process and represent data

uses data to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

identifies problem-solving strategies and proposes solutions

identifies features of living and non-living things

describes ways to sustain a variety of living things

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

communicates scientific information

explains how the properties of substances enable separation in a range of techniques

plans safe and valid investigations

follows a planned procedure to undertake safe and valid investigations

identifies problem-solving strategies and proposes solutions

uses data or evidence to make decisions

records data and information

interprets data and information

communicates scientific information

describes chemical reactions

participates in planning safe investigations

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

describes the properties of familiar substances and materials

participates in planning safe investigations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

observes chemical and geological changes

describes the use of energy in familiar contexts

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

participates in planning safe investigations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

uses scientific tools and instruments for observations

identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations

plans safe and valid investigations

follows a planned procedure to undertake safe and valid investigations

uses a variety of ways to process and represent data

uses data to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draw conclusions

identifies problem-solving strategies and proposes solutions

communicates scientific concepts and ideas using a range of communication forms

makes observations about the Universe

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

describes the use of energy in familiar contexts

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

demonstrates practices to prevent the spread of disease

interprets data and information

communicates scientific information

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

participates in planning safe investigations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

interprets data and information

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

communicates scientific information

describes the role, structure and function of a range of living systems and their components

identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations

uses a variety of ways to process and represent data

communicates scientific concepts and ideas using a range of communication forms

identifies features of living and non-living things

describes ways to sustain a variety of living things

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

interprets data and information

communicates scientific information

explains how energy causes geological and chemical change

uses scientific tools and instruments for observations

plans safe and valid investigations

follows a planned procedure to undertake safe and valid investigations

manages personal resources

contributes to sustainable practices in the community

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

interprets data and information

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

describes a range of reaction types

explains the factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions

selects and uses scientific tools and instruments for accurate observations

develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation

designs safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations

follows a planned procedure to undertake safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations

describes the relationship between the diversity of living things and the theory of evolution

explains how DNA is responsible for the transmission of heritable characteristics and can be manipulated through genetic technologies

selects and uses a range of tools to process and represent data

communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms

assesses the use of scientific knowledge and data in evidence-based decisions and when verifying the legitimacy of claims

analyses data from investigations to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draws conclusions

selects suitable problem-solving strategies and evaluates proposed solutions to identified problems

communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms

recognises forces in everyday contexts

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

describes the properties of familiar substances and materials

records data and information

interprets data and information

describes the motion of waves or objects

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

analyses the impact of human activity on the natural world

analyses data from investigations to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draws conclusions

selects suitable problem-solving strategies and evaluates proposed solutions to identified problems

manages personal resources

contributes to sustainable practices in the community

participates in planning safe investigations

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

identifies personal genetic traits

identifies features of living and non-living things

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

records data and information

communicates scientific information

identifies features of living and non-living things

describes ways to sustain a variety of living things

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

communicates scientific information

explains how an understanding of the causes of disease can be used to prevent and manage the spread of disease

analyses data from investigations to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draws conclusions

communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms

uses data or evidence to make decisions

records data and information

interprets data and information

communicates scientific information

describes chemical reactions

participates in planning safe investigations

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

describes the properties of familiar substances and materials

participates in planning safe investigations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

selects and uses scientific tools and instruments for accurate observations

develops questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation

designs safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations

follows a planned procedure to undertake safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations

selects and uses a range of tools to process and represent data

analyses data from investigations to identify trends, patterns and relationships, and draws conclusions

selects suitable problem-solving strategies and evaluates proposed solutions to identified problems

communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms

observes chemical and geological changes

describes the use of energy in familiar contexts

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

participates in planning safe investigations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

makes observations about the Universe

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

describes the features and applications of different forms of waves

explains the motion of objects using Newton’s laws of motion

follows a planned procedure to undertake safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations

selects and uses a range of tools to process and represent data

evaluates current and alternative energy use based on ethical and sustainability considerations

selects and uses scientific tools and instruments for accurate observations

follows a planned procedure to undertake safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations

selects suitable problem-solving strategies and evaluates proposed solutions to identified problems

describes the use of energy in familiar contexts

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

demonstrates practices to prevent the spread of disease

interprets data and information

communicates scientific information

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

participates in planning safe investigations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

interprets data and information

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

communicates scientific information

assesses the uses of materials based on their physical and chemical properties

designs safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations

selects suitable problem-solving strategies and evaluates proposed solutions to identified problems

communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms

identifies features of living and non-living things

describes ways to sustain a variety of living things

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

interprets data and information

communicates scientific information

manages personal resources

contributes to sustainable practices in the community

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

interprets data and information

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

participates in planning safe investigations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

interprets data and information

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

communicates scientific information

makes observations about the Universe

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

recognises forces in everyday contexts

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

identifies features of living and non-living things

describes ways to sustain a variety of living things

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

communicates scientific information

describes the properties of familiar substances and materials

participates in planning safe investigations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

identifies features of living and non-living things

describes ways to sustain a variety of living things

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

interprets data and information

communicates scientific information

describes the properties of familiar substances and materials

records data and information

interprets data and information

observes chemical and geological changes

describes the use of energy in familiar contexts

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

participates in planning safe investigations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

uses data or evidence to make decisions

records data and information

interprets data and information

communicates scientific information

describes the use of energy in familiar contexts

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information

demonstrates practices to prevent the spread of disease

interprets data and information

communicates scientific information

manages personal resources

contributes to sustainable practices in the community

participates in planning safe investigations

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

manages personal resources

contributes to sustainable practices in the community

asks questions or makes predictions using observations

interprets data and information

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

identifies personal genetic traits

identifies features of living and non-living things

uses senses and scientific tools to make observations

records data and information

communicates scientific information

describes chemical reactions

participates in planning safe investigations

identifies problems and strategies that can be used to solve them

describes the motion of waves or objects

safely participates in an investigation by following a sequence

records data and information