Unit 1: Biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life Biology
The current view of the biosphere as a dynamic system composed of Earth’s diverse, interrelated and interacting ecosystems developed from the work of eighteenth and nineteenth century naturalists, who collected, classified, measured and mapped the distribution …
Unit 1 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 2: Cells and multicellular organisms Biology
The cell is the basic unit of life. Although cell structure and function are very diverse, all cells possess some common features: all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells need to exchange materials with their immediate external environment in order to maintain …
Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 1: Chemical fundamentals: structure, properties and reactions Chemistry
Chemists design and produce a vast range of materials for many purposes, including for fuels, cosmetics, building materials and pharmaceuticals. As the science of chemistry has developed over time, there has been an increasing realisation that the properties …
Unit 1 | Chemistry | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 2: Molecular interactions and reactions Chemistry
In this unit, students develop their understanding of the physical and chemical properties of materials including gases, water and aqueous solutions, acids and bases. Students explore the characteristic properties of water that make it essential for physical, …
Unit 2 | Chemistry | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 1: Introduction to Earth systems Earth and Environmental Science
The Earth system involves four interacting systems: the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. A change in any one ‘sphere’ can impact others at a range of temporal and spatial scales. In this unit, students build on their existing knowledge …
Unit 1 | Earth and Environmental Science | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 2: Earth processes – energy transfers and transformations Earth and Environmental Science
Earth system processes require energy. In this unit, students explore how the transfer and transformation of energy from the sun and Earth’s interior enable and control processes within and between the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. …
Unit 2 | Earth and Environmental Science | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics Physics
An understanding of heating processes, nuclear reactions and electricity is essential to appreciate how global energy needs are met. In this unit, students explore the ways physics is used to describe, explain and predict the energy transfers and transformations …
Unit 1 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 2: Linear Motion and Waves Physics
In this unit, students develop an appreciation of how an understanding of motion and waves can be used to describe, explain and predict a wide range of phenomena. Students describe linear motion in terms of position and time data, and examine the relationships …
Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Consumer and financial literacy: Information and Communication Technology Capability
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability supports students to acquire the knowledge, dispositions and skills to use ICT effectively, appropriately and safely in a range of real-world consumer and financial contexts. The ICT Capability …
Consumer and financial literacy: Information and Communication Technology Capability | General capabilities | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Outdoor learning: Information and Communication Technology Capability
Outdoor learning can enhance ICT learning by helping students to effectively and safely access online information and services to manage their learning and experiences outdoors. Students can also develop their understanding of the role ICT plays in their …
Outdoor learning: Information and Communication Technology Capability | General capabilities | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT element - Recognise intellectual property Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT Level 1
recognise ownership over their own digital work
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT element - Recognise intellectual property | Level 1 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT element - Apply digital information security practices Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT Level 1
follow class rules about using digital information
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT element - Apply digital information security practices | Level 1 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Investigating with ICT - Locate, generate and access data and information Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Investigating with ICT Level 1
use icons to locate or generate required information
Investigating with ICT - Locate, generate and access data and information | Level 1 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Investigating with ICT Level 1
explain how located data or information was used
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information | Level 1 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Communicating with ICT - Understand computer mediated communications Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Communicating with ICT Level 1
understand that messages are recorded, viewed or sent in computer mediated communications for others to receive
Communicating with ICT - Understand computer mediated communications | Level 1 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Managing and operating ICT - Manage digital data Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Managing and operating ICT Level 1
save and retrieve digital data with support
Managing and operating ICT - Manage digital data | Level 1 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT element - Recognise intellectual property Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT Level 2
recognise ownership of digital products that others produce and that what they create or provide can be used or misused by others
Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT element - Recognise intellectual property | Level 2 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Applying social and eithical protocols and practices when using ICT element - Apply digital information security practices Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT Level 2
follow class rules about applying selected standard guidelines and techniques to secure digital information
Applying social and eithical protocols and practices when using ICT element - Apply digital information security practices | Level 2 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Investigating with ICT Level 2
explain the usefulness of located data or information
Investigating with ICT - Select and evaluate data and information | Level 2 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum
Investigating with ICT - Locate, generate and access data and information Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability Investigating with ICT Level 2
locate information from a given set of digital sources
Investigating with ICT - Locate, generate and access data and information | Level 2 | Learning Continuum | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability | General capabilities | F-10 curriculum