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Education Perfect Science is an online learning resource with scaffolding smart lessons aligned to the Australian Curriculum. This table aligns
the lessons provided by Education Perfect mapped to the Australian Curriculum.
Australian Curriculum
Year 7 - Science Understanding
Biological sciences
Classification helps organise the diverse group
of organisms (ACSSU111)
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Interactions between organisms, including the
effects of human activities can be represented
by food chains and food webs (ACSSU112)
Ecology
Species vs Organism
Ecosystem
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Interdependent Relationships
Predators, Prey & Competition
Producers & Photosynthesis
Consumers
Food Chains
Food Webs
Introduction to Classification
Uses of Classification
Living or Non-Living
MRS GREN
Types of Keys
Linnaean Classification
Binomial Nomenclature
Species and Hybrids
Animal Phyla
The Six Kingdoms
Vertebrates
Adaptations
Australian Bushfires
Cane Toads as an Introduced Species
Deforestation
Diurnal vs Nocturnal
Ecosystem Conservation
Introduced Species
Oil Pollution & Industrial Waste
Pesticides
Scientific Methods of Conservation
Species Conservation
Water Pollution
Chemical sciences
Mixtures, including solutions, contain a
combination of pure substances that can be
separated using a range of
techniques (ACSSU113)
Introduction to Mixtures
Pure and Impure Substances
Solute and Solvent
Concentrations
Suspensions
Colloids
Emulsions
Introduction to Separation
Filtration
Centrifuging
Evaporation
Distillation
Adsorption
Chromatography
Crystallisation
Magnetic and Electrostatic Separation
Separating Mixtures
Earth and space sciences
Predictable phenomena on Earth, including
seasons and eclipses, are caused by the relative
positions of the sun, Earth and the
moon (ACSSU115)
Some of Earth’s resources are renewable,
including water that cycles through
the environment, but others are nonrenewable (ACSSU116)
The Universe
Gravity
Comets
Asteroids and Meteoroids
Earth, Moon and Sun
Day and Night
Time Zones
Seasons
Phases
Tides
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Earth's Magnetic Field
Earth's Structure
Planetary Motion
Introduction to Earth's Resources
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources
Fossil Fuels as a Resource
Soil as a Resource
Minerals and Ores as Resources
Mining
Nuclear Fuel as a Resource
Living Things as a Resource
Air as a Resource
Wind as a Resource
Wind Turbines
Solar Energy
Water Power
Geothermal Energy
Water on Earth
The Water Cycle as a Closed System
States of Water
Water Cycle
Influences on the Water Cycle
Aquifers
Desalination
Irrigation
Water Conservation
Physical sciences
Change to an object’s motion is caused by
unbalanced forces, including Earth’s
gravitational attraction, acting on the
object (ACSSU117)
What are Forces?
Drawing Forces
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Contact and Non-Contact Forces
Magnetism
Gravity
Levers
Inclined Plans
Wheels, Axles and Pulleys
Gears
Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Calculating Net Force
Earth's Magnetic Field
Electrostatic Force
Friction
Gear Ratio
Planetary Motion
Tides
Year 8 - Science Understanding
Biological sciences
Cells are the basic units of living things; they
have specialised structures and
functions (ACSSU149)
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Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of
organs carrying out specialised functions that
enable them to survive and
reproduce (ACSSU150)
Introduction to Body Systems
Digestive System as a Whole
Food Groups
Mouth and Oesophagus
Stomach and Small Intestine
Large Intestine and Rectum
What is a Cell?
Size of Cells
Parts and Function of a Microscope
Types of Microscopes
Magnification
Using a Microscope
Pond Water Investigation
Prokaryotic Cells
Bacterial Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cells
Animal Cells
Plant Cell Structure
Fungal Cell Structure
Cell Division in Bacteria
Cell Division in Humans
Specialised Animal Cells
Specialised Plant Cells
Levels of Organisation
Diffusion and Cell Size
Animal vs Plant Cells
Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic
Comparing Digestion in Other Animals
Introduction to Respiration
Breathing
Gas Exchange
Respiration in Cells
Respiration Compare and Contrast
Introduction to Circulatory System
Heart
Blood Vessels
Blood
Introduction to Excretory System
Excretory Organs
The Kidneys and Urine Production
Kidney Disease
Musculoskeletal System
Bones and Joints
Muscles
Injuries
Puberty
Male Reproduction
Female Reproduction
Pregnancy
Birth
Sexual Reproduction in Animals
Asexual Reproduction in Animals
Sexual Reproduction in Plants
Pollination
Seed Dispersal and Germination
Asexual Reproduction in Plants
Photosynthesis
Plant Systems
Adapting to Extreme Climates
Diffusion and Body Systems
Exercise and the Body
Stress Effects on the Body
Chemical sciences
Properties of the different states of matter can
be explained in terms of the motion and
arrangement of particles (ACSSU151)
What is Matter?
States of Matter
Particles
Solids
Liquids
Gases
Particle Model of Matter
Changing State
Melting and Freezing
Boiling, Evaporation and Condensation
Sublimation and Deposition
Temperature and Changing State
Density
Mass and Volume
Pressure
Energy in Matter
Non-Newtonian Fluids
Differences between elements, compounds and
mixtures can be described at a particle
level (ACSSU152)
Introduction to Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Atoms
Elements
Metals, Non-Metals and Metalloids
First 10 Elements
Compounds
Molecules
Chemical Formulas
The Periodic Table
Chemical change involves substances reacting
to form new substances (ACSSU225)
Earth and space sciences
Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks
contain minerals and are formed by processes
that occur within Earth over a variety of
timescales (ACSSU153)
Physical sciences
Energy appears in different forms, including
movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential
energy, and energy transformations and
transfers cause change within
systems (ACSSU155)
Physical Properties
Physical Change
Chemical Reactions
Writing Chemical Reactions
Chemical Properties
Using Substances Based on their Properties
Earth’s Structure
Earth Processes
Weathering and Erosion
Introduction to Minerals
Identifying Minerals
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
The Rock Cycle
Geological Time
What is Energy?
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Identifying KE or PE
Units of Energy
Converting between Joules (J) and Kilojoules (kJ)
Converting between Kilojoules (kJ) and Megajoules (MJ)
Law of Conservation of Energy
Heat Transfer
Conductors and Insulators
Energy Transformations
Displaying Energy Transformations
Energy Transformation and Food
Useful and Wasted Energy
Cogeneration and Engines
Energy Calculations
Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Year 9 - Science Understanding
Biological sciences
Multi-cellular organisms rely on coordinated
and interdependent internal systems to respond
to changes to their environment (ACSSU175)
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Unicellular & Multicellular Organisms
Homeostasis
Control Systems
The Nervous System
The Neuron
Nerve Pathways
Sensory Receptors and the Eye
The Endocrine System
Endocrine System in Action
Immune System
First & Second Lines of Defence
Third Line of Defence & Lymphatic System
What are Diseases?
What are Pathogens?
Cancer
Chickenpox
Malaria
Degenerative Diseases
Endocrine Diseases
Pathogens
Starfish Nervous System
Ecosystems consist of communities of
interdependent organisms and abiotic
components of the environment; matter and
energy flow through these
systems (ACSSU176)
Chemical sciences
All matter is made of atoms that are composed
of protons, neutrons and electrons; natural
radioactivity arises from the decay of nuclei in
atoms (ACSSU177)
Introduction to Ecology
The Biosphere and Biomes
Species and Organisms
Parts of an Ecosystem
Abiotic Factors
Biotic Factors and Competition
Symbiosis
Adaptations
Producers
Consumers and Decomposers
Food Chains and Food Webs
Trophic Levels
The Carbon Cycle
Biodiversity
Bushfires
Drought
Flooding
The Greenhouse Effect
The Nitrogen Cycle
Review: Matter
Atomic Structure
Atomic Symbols
What are Isotopes?
The Periodic Table
Introduction to Ions
Ionic Compounds
Ions in Solution
Introduction to Radioactivity
Types of Radiation
Half-Lives
Naming Ionic Compounds
Nuclear Bombs
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Power
Types of Radiation - Extension
Writing Nuclear Equations
Chemical reactions involve rearranging atoms
to form new substances; during a chemical
reaction mass is not created or
destroyed (ACSSU178)
Introduction to Chemical Reactions
Reactants and Products
Writing Chemical Equations 1
Writing Chemical Equations 2
Conservation of Mass
Balancing Equations
Chemical reactions, including combustion and
the reactions of acids, are important in both
non-living and living systems and involve
energy transfer (ACSSU179)
Acids
Bases
Indicators
Acid-Metal Reactions
Neutralisation Reactions
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Combustion Reactions
Oxidation Reactions
Types of Chemical Reactions
Earth and space sciences
The theory of plate tectonics explains global
patterns of geological activity and continental
movement (ACSSU180)
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Compositional Layers of the Earth
Wegener’s Theory of Continental Drift
Seafloor Spreading and Hess’ Theory
Plate Tectonics
Divergent Plate Boundaries
Convergent Plate Boundaries
Transform Boundaries and Faults
Formation of Volcanoes
Types of Lava
Volcanic Hazards
Earthquakes
Measuring Earthquakes
Seismic Hazards
Earth’s Magnetic Field
Geological Time
Physical sciences
Energy transfer through different mediums can
be explained using wave and particle
models (ACSSU182)
Heat Transfer
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Conductors and Insulators
Sound
Sound Formation
Pitch and Loudness
Hearing Sound
Light as a Wave
Colour
Materials
Reflection
Refraction
Total Internal Reflection
Lenses
Light: Summary
Electricity
Electric Circuits
Current
Resistance
Voltage
Ohms’ Law
Batteries
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits in Series
Circuits in Parallel
Circuits Comparison
Radio Waves
Cell Phones
Internet
X-rays
Curved Mirrors
Plane Mirrors and Reflection
Snell’s Law
Year 10 - Science Understanding
Biological sciences
Transmission of heritable characteristics from
one generation to the next involves DNA and
genes (ACSSU184)
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Basics of DNA
Structure of DNA
Nitrogenous Bases
Genes and Genetic Information
Homologous Chromosomes
Sex Chromosomes
DNA Replication
Mitosis
Gametes and Fertilisation
Meiosis
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Mendel
Alleles
Inheriting Alleles and Punnett Squares
Making Punnett Squares
Allele Interactions
Pedigrees
Sex Linkage
Sex Linkage, Punnet Squares and Pedigrees
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Chromosomal Abnormalities
The theory of evolution by natural selection
explains the diversity of living things and is
supported by a range of
scientific evidence (ACSSU185)
Chemical sciences
The atomic structure and properties of elements
are used to organise them in the
Periodic Table (ACSSU186)
Geological Time
Overview: Evidence for Evolution
Fossils
Living Species
Geographical Distribution
Biodiversity
Extinction
Darwin's Theory of Evolution
Mechanisms of Evolution
Natural Selection
Artificial Selection
Examples of Evolution
History of the Atomic Model
Electron Configuration
The Periodic Table
Trends in the Periodic Table
Introduction to Bonding
Metallic Bonding
Ionic Bonding
Covalent Bonding
Groups 1 and 2
Group 14
Group 17
Group 18
Other Groups
Different types of chemical reactions are used
to produce a range of products and can occur at
different rates (ACSSU187)
Earth and space sciences
The universe contains features including
galaxies, stars and solar systems, and the Big
Bang theory can be used to explain the origin
of the universe(ACSSU188)
Chemical vs. Physical
Chemical Reactions
Combination and Decomposition Reactions
Acid Reactions
Precipitation Reactions
Oxidation and Reduction
Rate of Reaction
Agitation, Concentration and Surface Area
Activation Energy, Temperature and Catalysts
Extracting Metals
Fuels and Pharmaceuticals
Polymers
Universe Introduction
Scientific Theory
Gravity
Light and Light Speed
Radar Ranging
The Life Cycle of Stars
Distances between Stars, Parallax and Parsecs
Properties of Stars
Hertzsprung-Russell Diagrams
The Big Bang Theory
Cosmic Background Radiation
Red Shift
Calculating the Speed of Light
Global systems, including the carbon cycle,
rely on interactions involving the biosphere,
lithosphere, hydrosphere and
atmosphere(ACSSU189)
Physical sciences
Energy conservation in a system can be
explained by describing energy transfers and
transformations (ACSSU190)
Spheres
Water Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Phosphorus Cycle
Climate and Weather
Ocean Currents
El Nino and La Nina
Biodiversity
Human Influence on Climate
The Greenhouse Effect
The Enhanced Greenhouse Effect
Causes
Effects: Temperature
Effects: Polar Ice
Pollution
Types of Energy
Conservation of Energy
Energy Transfer
Energy Transformations
Useful and Wasted Energy
Work and Power
Energy Efficiency
Energy Calculations
The motion of objects can be described and
predicted using the laws of
physics (ACSSU229)
Distance and Time
Displacement
Speed and Velocity
Acceleration
Using the Acceleration Formula
Distance-Time and Displacement-Time Graphs
Velocity-Time Graphs
Acceleration-Time Graphs
Summary of Motion Graphs
Introduction to Forces
Types of Forces
Weight and Mass
Newton’s First Law
Newton’s Second Law
Newton’s Third Law
Car Safety Systems Investigation
Earth’s Magnetic Field
Planetary Motion
Tides