Year 10 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to ACARA Content Descriptions
11 subjects · 67 units · 207 topics
Ages 15-16
Civics & Citizenship
This course investigates the complex mechanics of the Australian political and legal systems. Students analyze the tensions between individual rights and collective security while evaluating the effectiveness of democratic institutions in a global context.
Economics & Business
This course investigates how economic systems and business decisions shape living standards in Australia and the Asia region. Students analyze market behavior, government intervention, and the complexities of managing personal and national finances in an interconnected world.
English
This course challenges Year 10 students to analyze how language and structure shape meaning in diverse texts. Students evaluate the power of voice in literature and media while developing sophisticated writing skills for academic and creative purposes.
Geography
Students investigate the management of environmental risks and the causes and consequences of global inequalities. This course develops spatial reasoning and critical thinking through the study of human wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
HASS
Year 10 HASS: the modern world post-1918. Students investigate World War II, the struggle for rights and freedoms, post-war migration, and the forces of globalisation that shape our world today.
Languages (LOTE)
This course develops advanced communicative proficiency through the exploration of contemporary youth issues and global challenges. Students refine their ability to negotiate meaning across cultures while mastering complex grammatical structures for diverse social and professional contexts.
Mathematics
This course bridges foundational arithmetic with advanced algebraic reasoning and statistical analysis. Students explore complex relationships through functions, spatial geometry, and probabilistic modeling to prepare for senior secondary mathematics pathways.
HPE
This course challenges students to evaluate factors that shape their identities and health behaviors while refining specialized movement skills. Students develop leadership and collaborative strategies to improve performance and promote inclusive, healthy communities.
Science
This course investigates the complex interactions within biological, chemical, and physical systems. Students explore the origins of the universe, the mechanisms of inheritance, and the chemical reactions that drive technological and environmental change.
Technologies
A comprehensive exploration of high level computational thinking and systems design. Students develop sophisticated programming skills and critical perspectives on how emerging technologies restructure global social and economic systems.
The Arts
This course challenges Year 10 students to synthesize technical skills with conceptual depth across visual and performing arts. Students analyze the role of the artist as a social commentator while developing a sophisticated personal aesthetic through rigorous studio and performance practice.