The evolution of science education
Science education has significantly changed in Australia in the last 20 years. Prior to 2000, science education was focused on providing explanations for the scientific phenomena that students might observe in their everyday life.
Read the report and access experts' insights on the evolution of science education.
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In May 2022, an updated version of Australian Curriculum Science for Years 7–10 (known as Version 9.0) was released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
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Oxford Science
Years 7–10
Oxford Science 7–10 Australian Curriculum has been developed to meet the requirements of version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum Science across Years 7–10.
The series makes science accessible to students with differing levels of understanding, increasing engagement by giving learners opportunities to achieve success at their individual skill level.
Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective
Units 1–4 (Third edition)
The new Queensland Senior Biology syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.
In an updated two-volume edition, Biology for Queensland: An Australian Perspective provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.
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Chemistry for Queensland
Units 1–4
The new Queensland Senior Chemistry syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.
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New Century Physics for Queensland
Units 1–4 (Third edition)
The new Queensland Senior Physics syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.
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Psychology for Queensland
Units 1–4
Psychology will be offered as a Senior Science subject in Queensland for the fist time. The new syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.
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Stages 4 & 5 2E
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Units 1–4
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Units 1–4
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Oxford Science
Years 7–10
Oxford Science Victorian Curriculum is a complete print and digital Science package that provides a scaffolded approach to Science Inquiry Skill development and application questions. Prepare your students for success in the Senior Sciences from day one of Year 7.
Oxford Psychology
Units 1–4 (Third edition)
The third edition of Oxford Psychology has been fully revised to match the VCE Psychology 2016/2017–2021 Study Design.
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Years 7–10
Oxford Science provides a complete science teaching and learning program with focus on clear and precise concept development across a range of print, digital and blended resources.
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In May 2022, an updated version of Australian Curriculum Science for Years 7–10 (known as Version 9.0) was released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
We are here to help you plan and to support you with:
Teacher Guides
Professional development events
Sample resources
Oxford Science
Years 7–10
Oxford Science 7–10 Australian Curriculum has been developed to meet the requirements of version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum Science across Years 7–10.
The series makes science accessible to students with differing levels of understanding, increasing engagement by giving learners opportunities to achieve success at their individual skill level.
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