Year 7 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to ACARA Content Descriptions
9 subjects · 58 units · 509 topics
Ages 12-13
Civics & Citizenship
This course explores the mechanics of Australian democracy and the legal system while challenging students to consider their roles as active citizens. Students examine the tension between individual rights and collective responsibilities through the lens of ethical decision making and constitutional law.
Economics & Business
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of economics and business within the Australian context. Students explore how individuals and societies manage scarce resources, the mechanics of the market system, and the importance of financial literacy in a changing global landscape.
English
Students explore the craft of storytelling across a range of narrative traditions, including written fiction and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander oral narratives, examining how authors use structure, perspective, and time to shape the reader's experience.
Geography
This course explores the dynamic nature of the world through the lenses of water resources and place livability. Students investigate how people perceive and interact with environments, the management of vital resources, and the factors that influence where and how we live.
HASS
Year 7 HASS: the ancient world. Students investigate deep time history, methods of historical inquiry, and the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean, Asia, and beyond.
Mathematics
This course transitions students from primary arithmetic to secondary mathematical thinking by emphasizing abstraction and generalized patterns. Students engage with proportional reasoning, algebraic manipulation, and geometric properties to solve complex real world problems.
Science
This course introduces students to the foundational principles of scientific inquiry through the study of biological classification, gravitational forces, and chemical separations. Students develop skills in experimental design and data analysis while exploring the interconnectedness of Earth systems and the diversity of life.
Technologies
Students explore the fundamental principles of computer science through hands on projects. This course integrates computational thinking with technical skills in programming, data management, and network security to solve real world problems.
The Arts
Students explore the diverse landscape of visual and performing arts through practical creation and critical analysis. This course emphasizes the development of technical skills across dance, drama, music, and visual arts while fostering an understanding of cultural and historical contexts.