What does the course entail?

This course integrates concepts, ideas, and skills from multiple science disciplines—Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics—into cohesive units. Each unit uses a contextual approach, drawing on at least two science disciplines, with a minimum of three different disciplines integrated throughout the course. Through these units, students engage in practical activities that allow them to explore, investigate, and model scientific processes. They are encouraged to utilise information and communication technology to collect, interpret, and communicate data effectively. The curriculum is designed around contexts that are engaging, locally relevant, and applicable to students' daily lives, promoting inquiry-based learning and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. This course could be an advantage to students who are looking to take on an application of science concepts but not at an ATAR level. 

What will be covered in this course?

YEAR 11
UNITS 1 & 2

In this course, students will use a range of practical and research inquiry skills to identify the properties of acids and bases and wheels in motion. Throughout this course you will also be introduced to workplace health and safety relevant to each topic.

Unit 1: Acids and bases are important compounds in our daily lives. They are used in households, industry and in agriculture. The effects of acids and bases can have environmental implications and play an important role in the lives of animals, including humans. 

Unit 2: Wheels in Motion - In this unit, students learn how knowledge of how the nervous systems reacts to stimuli and physics can help drivers make informed decisions that can mitigate the risks of driving. Students use a range of practical and research inquiry skills to investigate and conduct experiments on factors affecting reactions and motion. 

Assessment structure
Students undertaking this subject will encounter a variety of assessment types.
  • 40% Investigation
  • 30% Project
  • 10% Practical
  • 20% Supervised written assessment

Expectations
This course contains has flexibility that may suit students on a work place learning course.

YEAR 12
UNITS 3 & 4

Throughout the year students will gain an insight into Forensic Science and Sustainability. 
 
They will apply scientific principles to crime scenes and investigate how science strands of biology and chemistry can be used to determine that the appropriate people are brought to justice by interpreting the evidence at crime scenes. 
 
Students will also look at Sustainability, using scientific knowledge to develop and evaluate projected economic, social and environmental impacts and to design action for sustainability
Throughout the year, students will continue to work on the skills that will develop their ability to plan, conduct and evaluate using the scientific method, including problem solving skills. These skills are transferrable to a wide range of career opportunities.
 
Assessment structure
Students undertaking this subject will encounter a variety of assessment types.
  • 25% Investigation
  • 30% Project
  • 10% Practical
  • 20% Supervised written assessment
  • 15% Externally set task

Expectations
This course contains has flexibility that may suit students on a work place learning course.
Head of Learning Area: Mrs Michelle Prasad
Contact Number: 9591 4218
​Contact Email: [email protected]