NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our incursions

NSW Science Syllabus Content: A student:

develops knowledge of the Physical World, Earth and Space, Living World and Chemical World, and understanding about the nature, development, use and influence of science SC4-10PW

describes the observed properties and behaviour of matter, using scientific models and theories about the motion and arrangement of particles SC4-16CW.

describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations SC4-10PW

applies models, theories and laws to explain situations involving energy, force and motion SC5-10PW

NSW Science 7–10 Syllabus
(Implementation from 2026)

For explanatory points & implementation advice for each dot point, please visit the Science 7 -10 Curriculum site

A student:

• describes the effects of forces in everyday contexts SC4-FOR-01
• identifies questions and makes predictions to guide scientific investigations SC4-WS-02
• assesses the uses of materials based on their physical and chemical properties SC5-MAT-01
• communicates scientific arguments with evidence, using scientific language and terminology in a range of communication forms SC5-WS-08
• explains the motion of objects using Newton’s laws of motion SC5-WAM-02
• selects and uses scientific tools and instruments for accurate observations SC5-WS-01
• follows a planned procedure to undertake safe, ethical, valid and reliable investigations SC5-WS-04

NSW K – 10 Science Syllabus mapping for all our NSW incursions

VIC Science Syllabus Content

The properties of the different states of matter can be explained in terms of the motion and arrangement of particles (VCSSU096)

Energy appears in different forms including movement (kinetic energy), heat, light, chemical energy and potential energy; devices can change energy from one form to another (VCSSU104)

The description and explanation of the motion of objects involves the interaction of forces and the exchange of energy and can be described and predicted using the laws of physics (VCSSU133)