12 Science
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Kockott.
Objectives
In this course students will
- Develop their scientific practical skills and attitudes.
- Be exposed to a range of scientific concepts from the main Science strands: Biology, Chemistry and Earth & Space Science.
Content
The content of this course remains flexible as we progress through the year. We are able to change standards based on the interest of the class.
The content may involve:
- The evaluation of an issue in Earth and Space Science and how information about the issue is presented to the public.
- Chemical analysis by using ion identification procedures is a practically assessed component.
- Field work in Ecology during a trip to the rocky shore.
- Earth and Space investigation.
- If the students wish to carry on to 13BIO they would focus on the study of genetic variation and change, whilst another student choice internal may be offered.
Recommended Prior Learning
Discretionary entry based on Year 11 Science achievement - students should have achieved some success in the Year 11 course.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $20.00 Login for Education Perfect online learning.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
You may also select 13BIO in year 13 if you are sucessful in the two Biology standards in 12SCI
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
External
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