Australian Curriculum (ACARA)

Year 11 Lesson Plans

All subjects available for this grade level.

Aligned to ACARA Content Descriptions

8 subjects · 50 units · 171 topics

Ages 16-17

Biology

This course investigates the cellular basis of life and the biochemical processes that sustain organisms. Students explore how life persists through reproduction and inheritance while examining the evolutionary mechanisms that drive biological diversity across the Australian landscape.

6 units·18 topics

Chemistry

This course explores the fundamental principles of chemistry through the lens of atomic structure and chemical reactivity. Students investigate how the microscopic arrangement of particles dictates macroscopic properties and energy changes in chemical systems.

6 units·18 topics

Economics & Business

This course explores how individuals and societies manage scarcity and make choices in a globalized world. Students analyze market forces, government intervention, and the complexities of managing a national economy through various policy lenses.

6 units·18 topics

English

An advanced exploration of how language shapes identity and influence in contemporary and historical contexts. Students critically analyze diverse texts to deconstruct the relationship between authorial intent, audience reception, and cultural values.

6 units·18 topics

Geography

This course explores the dynamic nature of the physical environment and the human systems that interact with it. Students investigate hazards, sustainable development, and the spatial distribution of global phenomena to understand the future of the planet.

6 units·16 topics

Mathematics

This course bridges abstract mathematical theory with practical application, preparing students for tertiary study and real world problem solving. It focuses on developing rigorous logical arguments, interpreting complex data patterns, and mastering the functions that govern physical phenomena.

6 units·18 topics

Modern History

Year 11 Modern History: an in-depth study of the forces that shaped the modern world from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century. This course covers the Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World Wars, and the rise of new political ideologies.

8 units·51 topics

Physics

A comprehensive exploration of the fundamental laws governing motion, energy, and matter. Students develop mathematical modeling skills and experimental techniques to analyze complex physical systems from the subatomic to the macroscopic scale.

6 units·14 topics

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