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

Report Findings: Qualitative Data

Participating schools were asked to report against the project aims as part of their evaluation. This section provides a summary of their responses and outlines additional benefits of the project.

Report Findings: Qualitative Data | STEM Report | STEM | Resources

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 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

STEM in the Australian Curriculum

STEM is addressed in the Australian Curriculum through the learning areas of Science, Technologies and Mathematics, and through general capabilities, particularly Numeracy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capability, and Critical and Creative …

STEM in the Australian Curriculum | STEM Report | STEM | Resources

Conclusions

In general, this project highlighted the strong and natural links between the Australian Curriculum: Science, Mathematics and Technologies. ACARA’s STEM Connections project was well-received by participating schools, with the majority of students and …

Conclusions | STEM Report | STEM | Resources

Advice for Implementation

Advice School reports and surveys for students and staff members provided valuable insight into what contributes to a successful project. Schools Strong commitment from the school as a whole is vital for the success of such a project. Key to project success …

Advice for Implementation | STEM Report | STEM | Resources

Elaboration (1) ACELT1805

transforming familiar print narratives into short video or film narratives, drawing on knowledge of the type of text and possible adaptations necessary to a new mode

Elaboration (1) | ACELT1805 | Content Descriptions | Year 7 | English | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACMNA051

explaining why all numbers that end in the digits 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 are even and that numbers ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 are odd

Elaboration (1) | ACMNA051 | Content Descriptions | Year 3 | Mathematics | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLGEU134

comparing ways in which language changes according to purpose and text type, for example, differences in amount of language, tone and layout between a dialogue and a list of instructions

Elaboration (1) | ACLGEU134 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | German | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLINC090

creating texts to present information or ideas to an audience, for example, advertise an event, create a virtual tour of the school, report on a favourite band or type of music

Elaboration (1) | ACLINC090 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Indonesian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLITU073

recognising that language use changes according to the text type and modality, for example, comparing emails and letters, written notes and SMS, diary and interactive webpages

Elaboration (1) | ACLITU073 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Report Findings: Benefits & Challenges

Many teachers commented on the unanticipated benefits for their students from their involvement in the STEM Connections project. The development of general capabilities, such as Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Capability, was overwhelmingly …

Report Findings: Benefits & Challenges | STEM Report | STEM | Resources

Elaboration (1) ACLINU098

identifying things and animals using concrete nouns, for example, school (ruang kelas, aula, tas sekolah), objects (tempat tidur, bak mandi, sepeda), places (taman, desa, hutan, pantai, mesjid) and animals (anjing, kucing, orang utan), and some nouns …

Elaboration (1) | ACLINU098 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Indonesian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

F-6/7 Humanities and Social Sciences - Years 1 and 2

Explore a point of view (Year 1) - ACHASSI022 Explore a point of view (Year 2) - ACHASSI038 The connections of people in Australia to people in other places in Australia and across the world - ACHASSK050

F-6/7 Humanities and Social Sciences - Years 1 and 2 | Relationship skills | Dimensions | Curriculum connections | Resources

Elaboration (1) ACLASFU033

comparing a short text in Auslan with an equivalent type of English text (for example, a recount in both languages) and noticing similarities and differences in structure and language features

Elaboration (1) | ACLASFU033 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLASFU231

comparing a short text in Auslan with an equivalent type of English text (for example, a recount in both languages) and noticing similarities and differences in structure and language features

Elaboration (1) | ACLASFU231 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Hale School

The Hale School took an initiative to assist students to develop strategies to ingrain ways of thinking mathematically into their learning. They took on a focus of problem-based learning and realised, with the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: …

Hale School | Illustrations of practice | Mathematics proficiencies | Resources

Peg's Creek Primary School

Peg's Creek Primary School is an independent public school, centrally located in the City of Karratha, 1600 km north-west of Perth. The school is a part of the Pilbara Education District and is one of five public primary schools and one Catholic primary …

Peg's Creek Primary School | Illustrations of practice | Primary curriculum | Resources

Units 1 and 2 English Achievement Standard

evaluates the relationships between context, purpose and audience and how effectively they shape meaning and achieve particular effects evaluates how language features, conventions and stylistic devices combine in different modes and mediums to influence …

Units 1 and 2 | Achievement standards | English | English | Senior secondary curriculum