Cross‑walk · Science · MS

Science, MS — across mapped systems.

Each cluster shows where the same content lives in other major curricula, plus open‑licensed resources curated underneath. Sources are official ministry documents — never inferred.

Subject
Science
Grade
MS
Home system
US NGSS (Sciences)
≡ Equivalent≈ Overlaps→ Prereq↑ Extends
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CLUSTER 01 · 7

MS-LS1 — From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

Cells as basic units of life; structure-function relationships; growth and development of organisms.

UK National Curriculum≡ EQUIVALENT
Biology — cells, microscopy, organism systems
Australia ACARA≡ EQUIVALENT
Biological — classification and cells (AC9S7U01)
Recommended · 2 resources
VIDEOMS Biology — Cells and Organisms· Khan Academy · free‑link
TEXTBOOKCK-12 Life Science Concepts· CK-12 Foundation · open
CLUSTER 02 · 7

MS-LS2 — Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Resource availability, predator-prey relationships, biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics.

UK National Curriculum≡ EQUIVALENT
Biology — habitats, food chains/webs, interdependence
Australia ACARA≡ EQUIVALENT
Biological — ecosystem relationships (AC9S7U02)
Recommended · 2 resources
VIDEOMatter and Energy in Ecosystems· Khan Academy · free‑link
VIDEOCrash Course Biology — Ecosystems· Crash Course · free‑link
CLUSTER 03 · 7

MS-PS1 — Matter and Its Interactions

Particle model, atoms / elements / compounds, chemical reactions, conservation of mass.

UK National Curriculum≈ OVERLAPS
Chemistry — particle model, atoms, elements, mixtures
NGSS reaches into chemical reactions and conservation of mass; UK Y7 stops at particles + mixtures.
Australia ACARA≈ OVERLAPS
Chemical — substances, mixtures, separation (AC9S7U03)
NGSS deeper on reactions; AU Y7 focuses on classification, mixtures, separation.
Recommended · 2 resources
SIMULATIONPhET: States of Matter — Basics· PhET Interactive Simulations · open
VIDEOMS Physics — Chemical Reactions· Khan Academy · free‑link
CLUSTER 04 · 7

MS-PS2 — Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions

Newton's laws; types of forces; balanced and unbalanced forces.

UK National Curriculum≡ EQUIVALENT
Physics — forces, motion, energy
Australia ACARA≡ EQUIVALENT
Physical — forces and simple machines (AC9S7U04)
Recommended · 2 resources
SIMULATIONPhET: Forces and Motion — Basics· PhET Interactive Simulations · open
VIDEOMS Physics — Forces and Newton's Laws· Khan Academy · free‑link
CLUSTER 05 · 7

MS-PS3 — Energy

Kinetic and potential energy; energy stores and transfers; thermal energy.

UK National Curriculum≈ OVERLAPS
Physics — forces, motion, energy
UK Y7 includes energy stores/transfers; full energy treatment also in Y8.
Australia ACARA≈ OVERLAPS
Physical — forces and simple machines (AC9S7U04)
AU Y7 forces emphasis; deeper energy in Y8.
Recommended · 1 resource
SIMULATIONPhET: Energy Skate Park· PhET Interactive Simulations · open
CLUSTER 06 · 7

MS-PS4 — Waves and Their Applications

Wave properties; light and sound as waves; digital signals.

UK National Curriculum≡ EQUIVALENT
Physics — waves, light, sound
Recommended · 2 resources
SIMULATIONPhET: Wave on a String· PhET Interactive Simulations · open
VIDEOMS Physics — Waves· Khan Academy · free‑link
CLUSTER 07 · 7

MS-ESS1 + MS-ESS2 + MS-ESS3 — Earth and space sciences

Earth's place in the universe; Earth's systems; Earth and human activity.

UK National Curriculum≈ OVERLAPS
Earth structure, weather, space
NGSS MS-ESS is broader (universe + Earth systems + human impact); UK splits topics across science + geography.
Australia ACARA≈ OVERLAPS
Earth & Space — water cycle and resources (AC9S7U05)
NGSS broadest; AU Y7 focuses tightly on water cycle + resources; astronomy and tectonics distributed across other AU years.
Recommended · 2 resources
SIMULATIONPhET: Plate Tectonics· PhET Interactive Simulations · open
ARTICLENASA Science — Learning Resources· NASA · open
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Australia ACARA

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UK National Curriculum

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