Australia Science Curriculum Grades 5–10 — Grade-by-Grade Guide for Parents
EduVerseJr's Australia Science curriculum guide is built for parents who want to know exactly what their child should be learning each year. Every topic on this page is aligned with the ACARA Australian Curriculum: Science — three strands: Science Understanding, Science as a Human Endeavour, and Science Inquiry Skills — the official national standard followed in Australia schools. We have mapped Grade 5 through Grade 10 science topic by topic, so you can see what your child has covered, what is coming next, and where you might want extra 1-to-1 help.
Every student on our platform also gets Reva AI Teacher — a 24/7 AI science tutor that explains any topic on this page step-by-step, with worked examples and practice questions. For deeper coaching, our expert human teachers run live 1-to-1 online classes for Australia students with built-in timezone scheduling.
Grade 5 Science — Australia
Year 5 ACARA Science: living things have structural features and adaptations; solids, liquids and gases; light from sources can be seen and reflected; sudden geological changes and extreme weather; everyday materials.
Grade 6 Science — Australia
Year 6 ACARA Science: growth and survival of living things; reversible and irreversible changes; electrical circuits; sudden geological changes; energy from a variety of sources.
Grade 7 Science — Australia
Year 7 ACARA Science: classification helps us identify and group; mixtures and separation techniques; predictable phenomena on Earth — moon and seasons; forces acting at a distance; renewable and non-renewable resources.
Grade 8 Science — Australia
Year 8 ACARA Science: cells as basic units of life; energy in chemical reactions; rock cycle; properties of light; sustainability and ecosystems; introducing scientific argumentation.
Grade 9 Science — Australia
Year 9 ACARA Science: body systems and homeostasis; atomic structure and the periodic table; chemical reactions including combustion; plate tectonics and Earth's history; energy transfer through different mediums.
Grade 10 Science — Australia
Year 10 ACARA Science: DNA, genes and evolution; chemical reactions and bonding; motion and forces (Newton's laws); global systems including the carbon cycle and climate change; preparing for senior science streams.
Senior science transitions & NAPLAN
For students moving into senior years, EduVerseJr offers transition courses for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth & Environmental Science (or state equivalents). NAPLAN Year 5, 7 and 9 scientific literacy practice also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which state curriculum do you default to?
ACARA national by default. NSW, Victorian (VCAA), Queensland, WA and SA supported on request.
When do students choose Biology vs Chemistry vs Physics?
In most states, students choose senior science subjects from Year 11. EduVerseJr can help with Year 10 readiness across all three streams.
Do you cover practical investigations?
Yes. We walk through key practical investigations including method, expected results, and how to write scientific reports for assessment.