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Introduction to Chemistry
Subject Length: 1 semester
Subject Fee: $5 (Cost subject to change)
Requirement: Black leather school shoes are a safety requirement for all practical aspects of this course.
The Introduction to Chemistry Course in Year 10 prepares students for senior studies in Chemistry, particularly VCE Chemistry. In this course, students explore the nature of chemicals and chemical reactions. They apply chemical principles to explain and quantify the behaviour of matter, as well as undertake practical activities that involve the analysis and synthesis of a variety of materials. Students investigate the chemical properties and practical applications of a range of materials including metals, crystals, polymers and organic molecules. They explore and explain the relationships between properties, structure and bonding forces within and between particles.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
conduct experiments
record, analyse and interpret results and data and communicate finds
formulate hypotheses
identify variables, both independent and dependent
draw conclusions from their findings.
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
Additional Information
Future Pathways: VCE Chemistry
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