English
23 content descriptions · Language, Literature, Literacy
- AC9E8LA01recognise how language shapes relationships and rolesPlan this
- AC9E8LA02understand how layers of meaning can be created when evaluating by using literary devices such as simile and metaphorPlan this
Mathematics
27 content descriptions · Number, Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics, Probability
- AC9M8N01recognise irrational numbers in applied contexts, including square roots and \(π\)Plan this
- AC9M8N02establish and apply the exponent laws with positive integer exponents and the zero-exponent, using exponent notation with numbersPlan this
Science
19 content descriptions · Science understanding, Science as a human endeavour, Science inquiry
- AC9S8U01recognise cells as the basic units of living things, compare plant and animal cells, and describe the functions of specialised cell structures and organellesPlan this
- AC9S8U02analyse the relationship between structure and function of cells, tissues and organs in a plant and an animal organ system and explain how these systems enable survival of the individualPlan this
Humanities and Social Sciences
60 content descriptions · Knowledge and understanding, Skills
- AC9HC8K01how Australians are informed about and participate in democracyPlan this
- AC9HC8K02the role of political parties and independent representatives in Australian democracy, including elections and the formation of governmentsPlan this
Health and Physical Education
19 content descriptions · Personal, social and community health, Movement and physical activity
- AC9HP8P01analyse and reflect on the influence of values and beliefs on the development of identitiesPlan this
- AC9HP8P02analyse the impact of changes and transitions, and devise strategies to support themselves and others through these changesPlan this
Technologies
29 content descriptions · Knowledge and understanding, Processes and production skills
- AC9TDE8K01analyse how people in design and technologies occupations consider ethical and sustainability factors to design and produce products, services and environmentsPlan this
- AC9TDE8K02analyse the impact of innovation and the development of technologies on designed solutions for global preferred futuresPlan this
The Arts
35 content descriptions · Exploring and responding, Developing practices and skills, Creating and making, Presenting and performing
- AC9ADA8E01investigate ways that dance works, performers and/or choreographers across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts use the elements of dance, choreographic devices and/or production elements to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaningPlan this
- AC9ADA8E02investigate the diversity of dance choreographed and/or performed by First Nations Australians considering culturally responsive approaches to Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property rightsPlan this
Languages
352 content descriptions · Communicating meaning in Arabic, Understanding language and culture, Communicating meaning in Auslan, Communicating meaning in Chinese, Engaging with the ancient Greek world through texts, Communicating meaning in [Language]
- AC9LA8C01initiate and sustain exchanges in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts related to students’ experiences, feelings and views, adjusting their language in response to othersPlan this
- AC9LA8C02collaborate in activities that involve the language of transaction, negotiation and problem-solving to plan projects and eventsPlan this
Questions teachers ask
- What does the Australian Curriculum cover in Year 8?
- Year 8 has content descriptions in 8 learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Technologies, The Arts, Languages. Open a learning area to see every content description and its code.