Science (Core)
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: $10 (Cost subject to change)
Requirement: Black leather school shoes are a safety requirement for all practical aspects of this course.
The Year 10 Science program that is designed for students who are not looking to study Science past Year 10. It will provide students with learning opportunities to investigate and explain scientific phenomena and theories and apply them to real-life situations. Students will develop their scientific literacy and build on experiment report writing skills by collecting, testing and analysing observations and findings.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
● Chemistry
● Biology
● Physics
● Environmental Science
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
● Collaborative work
● Research tasks
● Laboratory techniques
● Practical report
● Tests and exams