ACSSU149
Cells are the basic units of living things; they have specialised structures and functions
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ACSSU149 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU150
Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs carrying out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce
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ACSSU150 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU151
Properties of the different states of matter can be explained in terms of the motion and arrangement of particles
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ACSSU151 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU152
Differences between elements, compounds and mixtures can be described at a particle level
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ACSSU152 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU225
Chemical change involves substances reacting to form new substances
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ACSSU225 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU153
Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks contain minerals and are formed by processes that occur within Earth over a variety of timescales
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ACSSU153 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU155
Energy appears in different forms, including movement (kinetic energy), heat and potential energy, and energy transformations and transfers cause change within systems
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ACSSU155 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSHE134
Scientific knowledge has changed peoples’ understanding of the world and is refined as new evidence becomes available
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ACSHE134 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSHE226
Science knowledge can develop through collaboration across the disciplines of science and the contributions of people from a range of cultures
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ACSHE226 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSHE135
Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and may involve ethical considerations
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ACSHE135 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSHE136
People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have influenced the development of practices in areas of human activity
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ACSHE136 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS139
Identify questions and problems that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on scientific knowledge
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ACSIS139 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS140
Collaboratively and individually plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines are followed
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ACSIS140 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS141
Measure and control variables, select equipment appropriate to the task and collect data with accuracy
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ACSIS141 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS144
Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models to represent and analyse patterns or relationships in data using digital technologies as appropriate
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ACSIS144 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS145
Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions based on evidence
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ACSIS145 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS146
Reflect on scientific investigations including evaluating the quality of the data collected, and identifying improvements
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ACSIS146 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS234
Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims based on evidence
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ACSIS234 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS148
Communicate ideas, findings and evidence based solutions to problems using scientific language, and representations, using digital technologies as appropriate
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ACSIS148 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | Science | F-10 curriculum