Science Education

The Victorian Curriculum is managed by VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority). All Victorian government and Catholic schools are required to use the Victorian Curriculum F–10. Independent schools may use the Victorian Curriculum F–10 as a model and resource for the effective implementation of the Australian Curriculum.

The Australian Curriculum is managed by The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Some independent schools in Victoria follow this curriculum in preference to the Victorian Curriculum.

Details of previous Victorian curricula and where to find archived copies

Environment Education Victoria (EEV) has a dedicated team of experienced people. Our team at Environment Education Victoria deliver a range of services for our members and the greater environment & sustainability education community across the state.

Primary Connections: Linking science with literacy is the Australian Academy of Science's flagship primary school science program. It is an innovative approach to teaching and learning which aims to enhance primary school teachers' confidence and competence for teaching science.

STAV provides leadership, support, services, programs and resources for all levels of science education. STAV represents the collective voice of all teachers of science in all matters relating to the teaching of science in Victoria, and through ASTA (the Australian Science Teachers Association) it represents these teachers at a national level.

Created by the University of California at Berkeley, Understanding Science offers a variety of resources to integrate the nature and process of science into teaching at all levels of education.

This document is Western Australia based (DET, WA), but it comprehensively describes the 5Es model of instruction and how it can be applied in science teaching and learning.

ABC Education brings you thousands of free, curriculum-linked resources for Primary and Secondary students and teachers.

AEF provides school leaders, teachers and students with the global perspectives and tools to amplify their intercultural skills and mindsets. AEF delivers informative resources, national and international professional learning, innovative programs and rich networks that connect Australian schools with over 20 countries in Asia-Pacific.

This site houses a range of resources that can be used to support teachers as they implement the Australian Curriculum

Curriculum resources from the UK for Primary to Secondary level students

Teaching resources from USA that aim to be fun and engaging.

Provides relevant and engaging information about the three pillars of sustainability: social, economic and environmental.

This site provides links to Victorian teacher association websites which house many resources on various curriculum subjects.

Resources from the Victorian Department of Education and Training

The International Children’s Digital Library (ICDL) allows you to read over 1500 children's books online. The books are published in many different countries and languages. It provides free access to high-quality digital books from around the world. You can browse by age, genre, book length, character types.

Free online community for teachers, educationally focused videos are shared.

VCAA has an array of resources to support schools in implementing the VC, including professional learning opportunities. Resources are organised by curriculum areas, cross-curriculum topics and a professional learning program.

SBS Learn provides free Australian Curriculum aligned digital learning resources for teachers and educators. We create a wide range of printable and downloadable lesson plans for primary and secondary students, specialising in multicultural and First Nations educational content.