This page contains information to assist with the teaching of courses in the Science learning area.
Resources available to support the implementation of courses for senior secondary courses are shown in the dropdown menu below for each course. Resources available to support the implementation of Australian Curriculum in DECYP schools can be accessed from the Teaching and Learning Centre (DECYP Teachers).
An online space has been established to provide an opportunity for teachers to collaborate, share resources and ideas. Instructions on how to join can be found on the Communities of Practice page.
Years 9-12 Learning can be contacted via email at seniorsecondaryprovision@decyp.tas.gov.au
Course Development
A Learning Area Advisory Group and Critical Friends form part of the advisory and consultation structure for course development. Teachers and the wider educational community are key partners in course development.
The Learning Area Overview includes the current course offerings and a staged process of replacing or creating new courses.
For more information visit the Planned Course Provision page.
Course Development Status
More detail about each phase of the course development process is available.
| Course Development Phase | Courses |
|---|---|
| Course Development Phase | |
| Course Concept | |
| Course Plan Development | |
| Course Skeleton and Line of Sight | Physical Sciences 2 Physical Sciences 3 |
| Draft Course Document | |
| Public Consultation 1 | |
| Formal Review and Feedback | |
| Public Consultation 2 | |
| Submission for Accreditation | |
| Review of Accreditation Submission | |
| TASC Accreditation Advisory Group (AAG) | |
| Accreditation Decision | Science 1 (new for 2022) Transdisciplinary Science 2 (new for 2022) Transdisciplinary Science 3 (new for 2023) Biology 2 (new for 2023) Biology 3 (new for 2024) |
Updated course accreditation information can be found on the TASC website.
Resources
Information to support the delivery of courses currently accredited by TASC can be found below.
Biology (BIO215123) – New in 2023
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 253 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 305 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 499 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
- Phase 2 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2025
Biology (BIO315124) – New in 2024
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Post Accreditation Report
- Similarities and Differences
- Sample Scope and Sequence
- DRAFT Course Implementation Guide
- Common Assessment Task 2024
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2025
Chemistry (CHM415115)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 72 KB)
Environmental Science (ESS315118)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 4462 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 4340 KB)
Physical Sciences (PSC315118)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 77 KB)
- A course renewal application has been submitted for this course.
Physical Sciences – Foundation (PSC215118)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 1248 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 173 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 118 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
A course renewal application has been submitted for this course.
Physics (PHY415115)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 69 KB)
Preliminary Science (Stages 1-4)
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Preliminary Science (PRS005119) – Stage 1 Course Details
- Preliminary Science (PRS005219) – Stage 2 Course Details
- Preliminary Science (PRS005319) – Stage 3 Course Details
- Preliminary Science (PRS005419) – Stage 4 Course Details
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 3716 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 229 KB)
- Information Sheet (PDF, 308 KB)
Course renewal applications have been submitted for these courses.
Science (SCC115122) – New in 2022
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 239 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 452 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 522 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
- Phase 2 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2025
Transdisciplinary Science (TDS215122) – New in 2022
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 251 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 383 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 510 KB)
- Common Assessment Task – Transdisciplinary Science (PDF, 92 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
- Phase 2 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2025
Transdisciplinary Science (TDS315122) – New in 2023
- The course document is now available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 255 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 453 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 515 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
- Phase 2 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2025
Professional Learning
Current professional learning opportunities provided by Years 9-12 Learning can be found on the Professional Learning page.
