Year 10 Science in the Australian Curriculum

AC9S10U01

explain the role of meiosis and mitosis and the function of chromosomes, DNA and genes in heredity and predict patterns of Mendelian inheritance

AC9S10U02

use the theory of evolution by natural selection to explain past and present diversity and analyse the scientific evidence supporting the theory

AC9S10U03

describe how the big bang theory models the origin and evolution of the universe and analyse the supporting evidence for the theory

AC9S10U04

use models of energy flow between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere to explain patterns of global climate change

AC9S10U05

investigate Newton’s laws of motion and quantitatively analyse the relationship between force, mass and acceleration of objects

AC9S10U06

explain how the structure and properties of atoms relate to the organisation of the elements in the periodic table

AC9S10U07

identify patterns in synthesis, decomposition and displacement reactions and investigate the factors that affect reaction rates

AC9S10H01

explain how scientific knowledge is validated and refined, including the role of publication and peer review

AC9S10H02

investigate how advances in technologies enable advances in science, and how science has contributed to developments in technologies and engineering

AC9S10H03

analyse the key factors that contribute to science knowledge and practices being adopted more broadly by society

AC9S10H04

examine how the values and needs of society influence the focus of scientific research

AC9S10I01

develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to test relationships and develop explanatory models

AC9S10I02

plan and conduct valid, reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying and controlling for possible sources of error and, as appropriate, developing and following risk assessments, considering ethical issues, and addressing key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place

AC9S10I03

select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision to obtain useful sample sizes and replicable data, using digital tools as appropriate

AC9S10I04

select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, descriptive statistics, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information

AC9S10I05

analyse and connect a variety of data and information to identify and explain patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies

AC9S10I06

assess the validity and reproducibility of methods and evaluate the validity of conclusions and claims, including by identifying assumptions, conflicting evidence and areas of uncertainty

AC9S10I07

construct arguments based on analysis of a variety of evidence to support conclusions or evaluate claims, and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information

AC9S10I08

write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments effectively for identified purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate content, language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate