Like a scientist, the first explicit instruction series for science skills

Teach Years 7-10 students to think like scientists through real-world phenomena.

Who this supports

How Like a scientist supports teachers and school leaders

Teachers

Explicitly teach the Vic Curriculum 2.0 Science Inquiry Skills

Like a science explicitly teaches the Science Inquiry Skills including questioning and predicting, evaluating and communicating across Years 7–10. Connect classroom science to scientific practice and help students enter VCE better prepared for the kinds of questions that reward application, reasoning and justification, not just recall.

Heads of Science / Curriculum leaders

A consistent approach to teaching science skills for VCE results

VCE science exams consistently reward the use of scientific skills rather than content recall alone. Like a science gives your science team a consistent, whole-school approach to explicitly teach the Science Inquiry Skills in the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 from Years 7-10, progressively laying the foundation for VCE science success.

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Presented by 7NEWS meteorologist Jane Bunn

What Like a scientist is

Video lessons with explicit instruction in curriculum science skills

Curriculum-aligned for Years 7 to 10

Jane Bunn uses real-world examples to make abstract concepts relatable

Connect classroom science to authentic science practice

Complementary to existing science programs and resources

Explicitly teach the Science Inquiry Skills

Why Like a scientist is different

‍Like a scientist teaches the Science Inquiry Skills in the new Victorian Curriculum explicitly, rather than assuming students will pick them up. Thinking processes are modelled step-by-step by Jan using real-world examples, creating a consistent whole-school approach that builds progressively from Year 7 to VCE.

How Jane Bunn uses science skills every day

Jane Bunn is a trailblazer, media personality and children’s book author. She was the first female meteorologist on network television in Victoria, and currently presents the 7NEWS weather daily.

How this supports teaching and learning

For students

Builds students’ confidence in core science skills, keeps them engaged in learning, and lays the groundwork for success in VCE science.

For teachers

Helps teachers explicitly teach science skills with ready-to-use resources, reducing planning time and supporting confident classroom delivery.

For schools

Supports schools to build a clear Years 7–10 science skills pathway, ensuring consistent instruction and stronger preparation for VCE science.

Like a scientist gives schools a clear, consistent way to develop science skills across Years 7–10. It supports alignment between curriculum intent, classroom practice, and preparation for senior science, which is exactly what school leaders need when reviewing and strengthening their science program.

Kristy Kendall

Principal, Toorak College

Like a scientist makes scientific thinking visible for students. The clear modelling and real-world examples help students understand how to approach tasks — and give teachers confidence that skills are being taught explicitly, not left to chance, and gets students prepped for senior science.

Andrew Douch

Biology teacher and education communicator

FAQs

Everything you need to know about Like a scientist

How do these videos support the new Victorian Curriculum 2.0?

The new Victorian Curriculum 2.0 places greater emphasis on science inquiry skills. The Like a scientist video series explicitly teach these skills, helping students master the thinking processes and practical techniques that are increasingly assessed in VCAA examinations.

How do the videos help prepare students for VCE science?

The videos build a strong foundation in science inquiry skills that are essential for success in VCE science subjects. By explicitly teaching students how to think like scientists in Years 7-10, we're creating a clear progression pathway that sets students up for senior science success.

What is the 'Like a scientist' video series?

The Like a scientist video series featuring Jane Bunn that explicitly teaches science skills to Years 7-10 students. The series helps students develop the critical thinking and practical skills they need to approach science like professional scientists do.

What year levels do the videos cover?

The Like a scientist video series cover Years 7-10 and are aligned to both the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 and the Australian Curriculum.

What makes these videos different from other science resources?

The Like a scientist series is the only science resource in the market that explicitly teaches science skills as a distinct focus. Jane Bunn uses real-world examples to make abstract concepts relatable and shows students how scientists actually think and work in professional settings.

How can I use the Like a scientist videos in my teaching?

The Like a scientist videos can be integrated into lessons in multiple ways. Each video covers a topic in Edrolo Years 7-10 Science giving you an additional resource to the slides, activities and questions included. Here are some ways to use Like a scientist:

Introduce the big ideas for a topic: As you start a new topic, use to introduce the big ideas. The stories and examples Jane uses are designed to hook students into the topic and get them curious. You could use the hook as a base to build out follow up lessons so you’re linking back to the concepts introduced and showing how these can be applied to a specific example.
Flipped classroom: Before or during a topic, get students to watch the video at home and come to class with questions to deep dive into during class. This would allow you to explore in-depth some of the concepts covered.
Revision and reinforcement: Use to revisit and consolidate key concepts from the topic. You could play the video and get students to link back concepts to what you covered already, and to identify any remaining gaps in their knowledge before an assessment or moving to the next topic.
Independent learning: Students can access videos independently to deepen their understanding or clarify concepts they found challenging during a topic.

Can I use these videos if my school doesn't follow the Victorian Curriculum?

Yes. The videos are aligned to both Victorian and Australian Curriculum, making them suitable for schools across Australia.

Do I need an Edrolo subscription to access the videos?

Yes, the Like a scientist video series is included as part of Edrolo Years 7-10 Science. Schools can register their interest here.

When will the full series be available?

Year 7 content will be released in April 2026, with Years 8, 9, and 10 rolling out monthly through July 2026. Schools can register for early access here.

How can the videos help engage students in science?

Jane's authentic communication style and use of everyday examples help students see science in their own lives. Her profile as a successful female scientist also provides powerful role modelling, particularly for young women, helping students see themselves in science careers.

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