Year 7 Science builds strong scientific thinking and introduces advanced concepts across all core areas. Students move from basic understanding to analysis, reasoning, and application.

Key Topics Covered:

Classification of living things, ecosystems and food webs, Earth-Sun-Moon systems, forces, particle theory, mixtures and separation techniques.

Parent Tip:

Encourage your child to question and challenge concepts — this is key to developing analytical thinking.

Classify organisms using scientific systems

Understand ecosystems and energy flow

Explain seasons, tides, and space cycles

Analyse forces and motion

Apply particle theory to matter

Conduct and evaluate scientific investigations

S.No	Topic	What We Cover
01	Introduction to Classification	Students understand why classification is important in science, including organising biodiversity, identifying organisms and enabling scientific communication.
02	Characteristics of Organisms	Students observe similarities and differences between organisms and learn how features are used for grouping.
03	Hierarchical Classification System	Students learn the Linnaean system (kingdom to species) and how organisms are systematically classified.
04	Scientific Naming	Students understand binomial nomenclature and how scientists name species globally.
05	Dichotomous Keys	Students learn how dichotomous keys work and how they are used to identify organisms.
06	Creating Classification Tools	Students design their own dichotomous keys based on observable features.
07	Evolution of Classification	Students explore how classification systems have changed due to technological advancements like microscopy.
08	Indigenous Classification Systems	Students compare First Nations classification systems with modern scientific systems.
09	Food Webs & Ecosystems	Students learn how food webs represent energy flow and feeding relationships in ecosystems.
10	Ecosystem Changes	Students analyse how changes in biotic and abiotic factors affect populations and ecosystem stability.

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Student in a tutoring session with their tutor

Warm-up (5 min)

Quick review of the previous session to reinforce learning

Core Teaching (25 min)

New concept introduction with examples and guided practice

Guided Practice (15 min)

Student works through problems with tutor support

Independent Practice (10 min)

Student applies skills independently

Wrap-up (5 min)

Summary, homework assignment, and preview of next session

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