This unit is intended to develop knowledge and understanding of the rationale, content and organisation of the Australian Curriculum in Science in the lower secondary school. It will develop an understanding of the relationship between the outcomes of these curricula and appropriate teaching and learning strategies. The unit introduces students to the principles of the constructivist approach to science instruction ,creating lesson plans to develop acceptable scientific conceptual frameworks and effective management strategies.Students will explore the nature of scientific inquiry and develop their understanding of the process of science.The unit will also allow students to acquire skills in handling laboratory equipment likely to be used in lower secondary science classes and the use of relevant science materials and organising for safety in the science laboratory.