Technologies
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11 grades · 66 units · 195 topics
Aligned to ACARA Content Descriptions
Primary (Foundation-Year 6)
Foundation
An introductory course focusing on how digital systems work and how students can use computational thinking to solve problems. Students explore patterns, sequences, and the role of technology in their daily lives through hands-on play and guided discovery.
Year 1
This course introduces Year 1 students to the foundational concepts of computational thinking and digital systems. Students explore how data represents ideas, how to sequence instructions for robotic devices, and the importance of safety in a digital environment.
Year 2
Students develop foundational skills in computational thinking and digital literacy through hands-on play and problem solving. They explore how data represents ideas and how sequences of steps create digital solutions while considering the impact of technology on their community.
Year 3
Students develop computational thinking skills by decomposing problems, designing algorithms, and exploring how digital systems connect. This course emphasizes responsible technology use and creative problem solving through hands-on programming and data investigations.
Year 4
A comprehensive Year 4 technology course that bridges the gap between physical hardware and digital creation. Students progress from understanding data representation and network structures to designing complex visual programs and evaluating the social impact of automation.
Year 5
Students explore the mechanics of the digital world by developing computational thinking skills and understanding how data travels across global networks. This course focuses on designing user-centered solutions through visual programming, data modeling, and ethical analysis of technology.
Year 6
Students explore the inner workings of digital systems and develop complex problem solving skills through coding and data analysis. This course emphasizes computational thinking to design sustainable and user centered digital solutions for real world challenges.
Secondary (Years 7-10)
Year 7
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.
Year 8
A comprehensive exploration of computational thinking, network infrastructure, and software development. Students transition from visual blocks to general-purpose programming while evaluating the social and ethical impacts of emerging technologies.
Year 9
This course challenges students to move from technology consumers to creators by mastering modular programming, data security, and network systems. Students apply computational thinking to solve real world problems while evaluating the ethical implications of emerging automated technologies.
Year 10
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.