Australian Curriculum
Biology
- Cellular Respiration
- Understanding Aerobic Respiration
- Chemical Equations of Respiration
- Understanding Anaerobic Respiration
- Chemical Equations and Muscle Fatigue
- Understanding Photosynthesis
- Role of Chlorophyll in Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis Subsequent Processes
- Investigating Photosynthesis Factors
- Features of Leaves and Photosynthesis Adaptations
- Identifying Leaf Structure
- Structural Adaptations for Photosynthesis
- DNA and Classification
- Evolutionary Relationships
- Binomial System of Nomenclature
- Plant and Animal Cell
- Structure of a Bacterial Cell
- Functions of Cell Structure
- Cell Division and New Cell Production
- Specialized Cells and Their Functions
- Exploring the Circulatory System
- Anatomy of the Mammalian Heart
- Anatomy of Blood Vessels
- Functions of Digestive System Organs
- Detailed Kidney and Nephron Structure and Function
- Excretion in Humans
- Understanding Neuronal Impulse Transmission
- Immunity, Vaccination, and Passive Immunity
- Understanding Pathogens and Disease Transmission
- Body Defenses and Disease Control Measures
- Understanding Catalyst and Enzymes
- Investigating Enzyme Activity
- Enzyme Specificity and Action
- Functions of Xylem and Phloem
- Mechanism of Water Movement in Xylem
- Understanding Transpiration
- Investigating Transpiration Rates
- Structure of DNA Molecule
- Species and Reproduction
- Detailed Kidney and Nephron Structure and Function
- Liver Function and Systemic Importance of Excretion
- Understanding Neuronal Impulse Transmission
- Uses of Energy in Living Organisms
- Understanding a Balanced Diet
- Organs of the Digestive System
- Functions of Digestive System Organs
- Physical and Chemical Digestion
- Role of Bile in Emulsifying Fats
- Enzymatic Functions in Digestion
- Absorption of Nutrients and Water
- Structure and Function of a Villus
- Double Circulation in Mammals
- Anatomy of the Mammalian Heart
- Anatomy of Blood Vessels
- Components and Functions of Blood
- Features of Gas Exchange Surfaces
- Investigating Respiratory Changes
- Breathing Mechanisms and Functions
- Diffusion in Living Organisms
- Understanding Osmosis
- Active Transport in Biological Processes
- Role of Water in Organisms
- Investigating Osmosis with Dialysis Tubing
- Effect of Osmosis on Plant Tissue
- Understanding Osmosis Through Water Potential
- Classification of Organisms in Groups
- The Five Kingdoms of Life
- Groups Within the Animal Kingdom (Vertebrates and Arthropods)
- Groups Within Plant Kingdom (Ferns and Flowering Plants)
- Understanding Ammonium Salts and Nitrates in Fertilizers
- Exploring NPK Fertilisers
- Exploring States of Matter and Transformation
- Effect of Temperature and Pressure on Gas Volume
- Visualizing Change of State
- Understanding Diffusion
- Molecular Mass and Diffusion Rate
- Defining Isotopes
- Chemical Properties of Isotopes
- Calculating Relative Atomic Mass
- Testing for the Presence of Water
- Understanding Water Composition and Treatment
- Understanding Catalysts in Reactions
- Fundamentals of Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cells
- Comparing Fuel Cells and Gasoline Engines
- Naming and Drawing Key Organic Molecules
- Constructing and Naming Unbranched Esters
- Constructing Structural Formulae and Identifying Isomers
- Classifying Organic Compounds by Name and Structure
Chemistry
- Constructing Chemical Equations
- Calculating Reacting Masses in Proportions
- Understanding Concentration Units
- Exploring the Mole and Avogadro’s Constant
- Applying Mole Concept to Gas Volumes and Solutions
- Reaction of acid with metal
- Reaction of acid with base
- Reaction of acid with carbonates
- Acid and Base Dissociation
- Classifying Oxides
- Exploring Amphoteric Oxides
- Preparing Soluble Salts - Titration Reaction
- Atomic, Mass Numbers and Electron Configuration
- Identifying Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
- Relative Charges and Masses
- Defining Isotopes
- Calculating Relative Atomic Mass
- Formation of Cations and Anions
- Exploring Atom Structure
- Understanding Ionic Bonds
- Introduction to Covalent Bonds
- Formation of Simple Covalent Molecules
- Understanding Metallic Bonding
- Giant Covalent Structure of Silicon(IV) Oxide
- Fundamentals of Electrolysis
- Applications of Electrolysis in Electroplating
- Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cells
- Comparing Fuel Cells and Gasoline Engines
- Understanding Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
- Reaction Pathway Diagrams
- Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
- Understanding Catalysts in Reactions
- Collision Theory and Reaction Rates
- Basics of Reversible Reactions
- Chemical Equilibrium in Closed Systems
- Factors Influencing Equilibrium
- Understanding Redox Reactions and Oxidation Numbers
- Electron Transfer in Redox Reactions
- Testing Water Purity
- Understanding Solutions and Mixtures
- Precipitation and Water of Crystallization
- Understanding Polymer Structures and Polymerization Types
- Analyzing the Composition of Air
- Investigating Air Pollutants and Their Effects
- Metal Extraction from Ores
- Blast Furnace and Iron Extraction
- Extracting Aluminium from Bauxite
- Galvanizing and Sacrificial Protection
- Rusting of Iron and Steel
- Understanding Reactivity Series
- Metal Reactivity Through Displacement Reactions
- Oxide Layer of Aluminium
- Fractional Distillation of Petroleum
- Applications of Petroleum Fractions
- Introduction to Fossil Fuels and Petroleum Components
- Exploring NPK Fertilisers
Physics
- Scalar and Vector Quantities
- Gravitational Force on Surface of Moon and Earth
- Terminal Velocity
- Exploring Density Fundamentals
- Measuring Density of Different Materials
- Effects of Forces
- Determining Resultant Forces
- Motion and Friction
- Circular Motion and Force Acceleration Relationship
- Exploring Momentum
- Impulse
- Conservation of Momentum
- Energy Transfer and Conservation
- Calculating Kinetic Energy
- Exploring Energy Resources
- Understanding Energy Efficiency
- Fundamentals of Work
- Exploring the Concept of Power
- Measuring Specific Heat Capacity
- Understanding Thermal Conduction Mechanisms
- Principle of Convection in Liquids and Gases
- Fundamentals of Thermal Radiation
- Basic Concepts of Waves
- Reflection, Refraction, and Diffraction of Waves
- Electromagnetic Spectrum Regions and Uses
- Health Effects and Communication Systems
- Basic Concepts of Magnetism
- Practical Applications of Magnetism
- Exploring Electromagnetic Induction
- Applications of Electromagnetism
- Fundamentals of Electric Current
- Exploring EMF and PD Concepts
- Measurement of EMF and PD
- Understanding and Measuring Resistance
- Calculation of Electrical Power and Energy
- Principles of Series and Parallel Circuits
- Advanced Calculations and Practical Applications
- Understanding D.C. Motor Mechanics
- Operation of Electric Motors and Components
- Understanding A.C. Generators
- Transformer Construction and Basic Principles
- Measuring Distance
- Measuring Speed
- Concept of Spring Constant
- Understanding Moment of a Force
- Applying the Principle of Moments
- Experiment Demonstrating Equilibrium
- Understanding the Centre of Gravity
- Finding the Centre of Gravity in Irregular Objects
- Centre of Gravity and Stability
- Resultant Force and Momentum Change
- Exploring the Concept of Pressure
- Pressure in Liquids
- Pressure and Particle Motion in Gases
- Particle Structure of Matter
- Particle Motion and Temperature
- Brownian Motion and Particle Dynamics
- Effect of Temperature and Volume Changes on Gas
- Understanding Kelvin and Celsius Scales
- Exploring Thermal Expansion in Solids, Liquids, and Gases
- Applications and Consequences of Thermal Expansion