AC9S8U01 Recognise cells as the basic units of living things, compare plant and animal cells, and describe the functions of specialised cell structures and organelles

AC9S8U02 Analyse 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 individual

AC9S8U03 Investigate tectonic activity including the formation of geological features at divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries and describe the scientific evidence for the theory of plate tectonics

AC9S8U04 Describe the key processes of the rock cycle, including the timescales over which they occur, and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks reflect their formation and influence their use

AC9S8U05 Classify different types of energy as kinetic or potential and investigate energy transfer and transformations in simple systems

AC9S8U06 Classify matter as elements, compounds or mixtures and compare different representations of these, including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional models, symbols for elements and formulas for molecules and compounds

AC9S8U07 Compare physical and chemical changes and identify indicators of energy change in chemical reactions

AC9S8H01 Explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge

AC9S8H02 Investigate how cultural perspectives and world views influence the development of scientific knowledge

AC9S8H03 Examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may impact on society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic considerations

AC9S8H04 Explore the role of science communication in informing individual viewpoints and community policies and regulations

AC9S8I01 Develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships

AC9S8I02 Plan and conduct reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying variables and assumptions and, as appropriate, recognising and managing risks, considering ethical issues and recognising key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place

AC9S8I03 Select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision, using digital tools as appropriate

AC9S8I04 Select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information

AC9S8I05 Analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies

AC9S8I06 Analyse methods, conclusions and claims for assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions

AC9S8I07 Construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information

AC9S8I08 Write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate