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

ACSHE191

Scientific understanding, including models and theories, is contestable and is refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community

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ACSHE191 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSHE192

Advances in scientific understanding often rely on technological advances and are often linked to scientific discoveries

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ACSHE192 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSHE230

Values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research

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ACSHE230 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSIS204

Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence

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ACSIS204 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSIS208

Communicate scientific ideas and information for a particular purpose, including constructing evidence-based arguments and using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations

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ACSIS208 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSSU185

The theory of evolution by natural selection explains the diversity of living things and is supported by a range of scientific evidence

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ACSSU185 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

ACSHE194

People use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they accept claims, explanations or predictions, and advances in science can affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities

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ACSHE194 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACSIS200

applying specific skills for the use of scientific instruments

Elaboration (1) | ACSIS200 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (5) ACSHE194

considering the scientific knowledge used in discussions relating to climate change

Elaboration (5) | ACSHE194 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACSHE230

investigating the use and control of CFCs based on scientific studies of atmospheric ozone

Elaboration (2) | ACSHE230 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACSIS204

using primary or secondary scientific evidence to support or refute a conclusion

Elaboration | ACSIS204 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACSIS204

constructing a scientific argument showing how their evidence supports their claim

Elaboration (1) | ACSIS204 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACSIS208

constructing evidence based arguments and engaging in debate about scientific ideas

Elaboration (1) | ACSIS208 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACSHE192

researching examples of major international scientific projects, for example the Large Hadron Collider and the International Space Station

Elaboration (2) | ACSHE192 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACSHE230

recognising that financial backing from governments or commercial organisations is required for scientific developments and that this can determine what research is carried out

Elaboration (3) | ACSHE230 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACSIS206

acknowledging the need to critically analyse scientific literature for potential cultural bias towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Elaboration (3) | ACSIS206 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACSIS206

describing how scientific arguments, as well as ethical, economic and social arguments, are used to make decisions regarding personal and community issues

Elaboration (2) | ACSIS206 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (8) ACSHE194

recognising that scientific developments in areas such as sustainable transport and low-emissions electrical generation require people working in a range of fields of science, engineering and technology

Elaboration (8) | ACSHE194 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACSHE191

investigating how prior to germ theory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples used their scientific observations to develop traditional medicines to treat wounds and infections of the skin (OI.5)

Elaboration (6) | ACSHE191 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum