Glendowie College Glendowie College

12 Science

12SCI
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Kockott.

Recommended Prior Learning

Discretionary entry based on Year 11 Science achievement - students should have achieved some success in the Year 11 course.

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. 


Faculties:

Science


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

13 Science

You may also select 13BIO in year 13 if you are sucessful in the two Biology standards in 12SCI


Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $20.00 Login for Education Perfect online learning.

Associated Costs: Nil.