Science Connections – Secondary Teaching Sequences

Discover ready-to-use, inquiry-based science learning resources for Years 7 and 9—all available for free through the Australian Academy of Science’s Science Connections program.

Highlights include:

• Three new teaching sequences aligned with AC V9:
  • Year 7 – Ecosystems Beyond Earth: Exploring space ecosystems, biosecurity, and growing food in extraterrestrial environments 
  • Year 9 – Breeding for Balance: Investigating reproduction strategies in endangered species and preparing a conservation report 
  • Year 9 – Bushfire and Ice: Examining bushfires, traditional fire knowledge, carbon cycles, and community resilience to environmental change 
• Adaptable learning design informed by the Launch → Inquire → Act (LIA) Framework, empowering teachers to adapt sequences to different contexts 
• Embedded professional learning, teacher guidance, and pedagogical support within each sequence 
• Use the Pedagogical Toolbox for evidence-informed, scaffolded teaching strategies to support student inquiry and engagement 
• All sequences are aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Science, with syllabus links and downloadable editable content 

Explore the full range of sequences and support materials at the Science Connections website:
scienceconnections.edu.au/teaching‑sequences

These resources are ideal for secondary educators seeking say-ready, research-informed, and curriculum-aligned science teaching materials to enhance student inquiry, critical thinking, and connection to real-world science.