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Year 10 Science

The science inquiry skills and science as a human endeavour strands are described across a two-year band. In their planning, schools and teachers refer to the expectations outlined in the achievement standard and also to the content of the science understanding …

Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACSSU184

predicting simple ratios of offspring genotypes and phenotypes in crosses involving dominant/recessive gene pairs or in genes that are sex-linked

Elaboration (4) ACSSU185

evaluating and interpreting evidence for evolution, including the fossil record, chemical and anatomical similarities, and geographical distribution of species

Elaboration (4) ACSSU187

investigating some of the chemical reactions and methods employed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to convert toxic plants into edible food products (OI.5)

Elaboration (4) ACSSU189

considering the long-term effects of loss of biodiversity

Elaboration (4) ACSSU229

investigating how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples achieve an increase in velocity and subsequent impact force through the use of spear throwers and bows (OI.5)

Elaboration (4) ACSHE191

considering the role of science in identifying and explaining the causes of climate change

Elaboration (4) ACSHE192

researching how technological advances in dating methods of Aboriginal Peoples’ material culture are contributing to our understanding of the changing climatic conditions and human interaction with the Australian megafauna (OI.5, OI.9)

Elaboration (4) ACSHE194

considering how the computing requirements in many areas of modern science depend on people working in the area of information technology

Elaboration (4) ACSHE230

considering the use of genetic testing for decisions such as genetic counselling, embryo selection, identification of carriers of genetic mutations and the use of this information for personal use or by organisation such as insurance companies or medical …

Elaboration (4) ACSIS198

evaluating information from secondary sources as part of the research process

Elaboration (4) ACSIS199

identifying the potential hazards of chemicals or biological materials used in experimental investigations

Elaboration (2) ACSHE191

investigating the history and impact of developments in genetic knowledge

Achievement Standard Science Year 10

By the end of Year 10, students analyse how the periodic table organises elements and use it to make predictions about the properties of elements. They explain how chemical reactions are used to produce particular products and how different factors influence …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

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