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2 unit
Year 11 and 12
Category
Board Developed Course
ATAR
Yes
Hours Studied
120 per year
Course Outline
Course Outline
The Investigating Science course is designed to complement the study of the science disciplines by providing additional opportunities for students to investigate and develop an understanding of science concepts, their current and future uses, and their impacts on science and society. The course draws on and promotes interdisciplinary science, by allowing students to investigate a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related issues and concepts in depth. Investigating Science encourages the development of a range of capabilities and capacities that enhance a student’s ability to participate in all aspects of community life and within a fast-changing technological landscape. The knowledge, understanding and skills gained from this course and intended to support students’ ongoing engagement with science, and to form the foundation for further studies and participation in current and emerging STEM-related post-school activities and industries.
Content
Content
Year 11
The Year 11 course consists of four modules.
Module 1 Cause and effect - Observation
Module 2 Cause and Effect – Inferences and Generalisations
Module 3 Scientific Models
Module 4 Theories and Laws
Year 12
The Year 12 course consists of four modules.
Module 5 Scientific Investigations
Module 6 Technologies
Module 7 Fact or Fallacy?
Module 8 Science and Society
Recommendations
Who should do this course?
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, a good performance in junior school Science would indicate the ability to cope with the investigating Science syllabus and perform well. This subject pairs well with at least one of the other Science Subjects available – Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
Special Requirements & Equipment
Special Requirements & Equipment
What I need for this course?
Students are provided with 30 hours of course time for Depth Studies in both Year 11 and Year 12. During this time students may undertake an investigation/activity that allows for the further development of one or more scientific concepts. A depth study may be one investigation/activity or a series of investigations/activities. Depth studies may be included in one module or across several modules.
Practical investigations are an essential part of the year 11 and year 12 courses and must occupy a minimum of 35 hours of course time each year.
Exclusions
Exclusions
What you cannot do with this course?
None
This course is often chosen with
This course is often chosen with
Other Science subjects
Career options
How will this course help me in the future?
Investigating Science graduates may choose to complete further study at the tertiary level in the area of Science/Health.
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