Chemical World Science Life Skills

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 16648 Chemical World Science Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)

• 16648 Chemical World Science Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)

Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or

more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special

circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

• 11050 Chemistry (2 units – Year 11)

• 15050 Chemistry (2 units – Year 12)

• 15345 Science Extension (1 unit – Year 12)

Course description

The Chemical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course is one of five Science Life Skills Stage 6 course

options. Students can complete one of, or any combination of, Science Life Skills courses to

contribute up to six units of study towards their Preliminary or HSC pattern of study.

The Chemical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course aligns with the rationale, aim and objectives of

the Investigating Science Stage 6 course to provide a practical focus on scientific processes. The Life

Skills course content draws from the discipline of Chemistry, providing opportunities for integrated

delivery.

The Chemical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course focuses on the development of knowledge and

understanding of matter and chemical reactions in everyday contexts. Students are provided with

opportunities to engage in scientific inquiry to explore the properties of matter and how chemical

reactions occur. They are also provided with opportunities to explore how physical and chemical

properties of a range of substances influence their use.

Study in the Chemical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course contributes to students’ understanding

of the role of science in our world as well as developing students’ skills in problem-solving and

communicating ideas and information.

What students learn

The structure of the Chemical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course allows for a broad and

balanced program that reflects the needs of students within the context of the collaborative

curriculum planning process.

The course is organised into two modules:

• Module 1 Properties of Matter

• Module 2 Chemical Reactions

The modules provide possible frameworks for addressing the Chemical World Science Life Skills

Stage 6 outcomes and content, and are suggestions only. The course provides flexibility to develop

programs appropriate to the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of students.

Course requirements

On entering students for the Chemical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is

certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum

planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Chemical World Science Life Skills

Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate

achievement of an outcome.

Living World Science Life Skills

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 16644 Living World Science Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)

• 16644 Living World Science Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)

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Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or

more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special

circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

• 11030 Biology (2 units – Year 11)

• 15030 Biology (2 units – Year 12)

• 15345 Science Extension (1 unit – Year 12)

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Course description

The Living World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course is one of five Science Life Skills Stage 6 course

options. Students can complete one of, or any combination of, Science Life Skills courses to

contribute up to six units of study towards their Preliminary or HSC pattern of study.

The Living World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course aligns with the rationale, aim and objectives of the

Investigating Science Stage 6 course to provide a practical focus on scientific processes. The Life

Skills course content draws from the discipline of Biology, providing opportunities for integrated

delivery.

The Living World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course focuses on the development of the knowledge and

understanding of the structure of living things, genetic traits and infectious and non-infectious

diseases. Students are provided with opportunities to engage in scientific inquiry to explore how

living things survive, grow and are interdependent. They are also provided with opportunities to

explore the human impact on habitats and ecosystems and how advances in technology can

contribute to the ongoing sustainability of life.

Study in the Living World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course contributes to students’ understanding of

the role of science in our world as well as developing students’ skills in problem-solving and

communicating ideas and information.

What students learn

The structure of the Living World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course allows for a broad and balanced

program that reflects the needs of students within the context of the collaborative curriculum

planning process.

The course is organised into four modules:

• Module 1 The Structure and Organisation of Living Things

• Module 2 Diversity and Ecosystems

• Module 3 Heredity and Genetics

• Module 4 Disease and Disorders.

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The modules provide possible frameworks for addressing the Living World Science Life Skills Stage 6

outcomes and content, and are suggestions only. The course provides flexibility to develop programs

appropriate to the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of students.

Course requirements

On entering students for the Living World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is certifying

that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum planning

process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Living World Science Life Skills Stage

6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate achievement of

an outcome.

Physical World Science Life Skills

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

• 16646 Physical World Science Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)

• 16646 Physical World Science Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)

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Prerequisites: A student studying any Stage 6 Life Skills course will usually have completed one or

more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content in Years 7–10, except under special

circumstances.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Life Skills Eligibility

Study via self-tuition: No

Exclusions:

• 11310 Physics (2 units – Year 11)

• 15330 Physics (2 units – Year 12)

• 15345 Science Extension (1 unit – Year 12)

Course description

The Physical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course is one of five Science Life Skills Stage 6 course

options. Students can complete one of, or any combination of, Science Life Skills courses to

contribute up to six units of study towards their Preliminary or HSC pattern of study.

The Physical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course aligns with the rationale, aim and objectives of

the Investigating Science Stage 6 course to provide a practical focus on scientific processes. The Life

Skills course content draws from the discipline of Physics, providing opportunities for integrated

delivery.

The Physical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course focuses on the development of knowledge and

understanding of forces, motion and energy in everyday contexts. Students are provided with

opportunities to engage in scientific inquiry to explore how forces, motion and energy are used in

our world. They are also provided with opportunities to explore how technological developments

have contributed to a more efficient society.

Study in the Physical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course contributes to students’ understanding

of the role of science in our world as well as developing students’ skills in problem-solving and

communicating ideas and information.

What students learn

The structure of the Physical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course allows for a broad and balanced

program that reflects the needs of students within the context of the collaborative curriculum

planning process.

The course is organised into two modules:

• Module 1 Forces and Motion

• Module 2 Energy

The modules provide possible frameworks for addressing the Physical World Science Life Skills Stage

6 outcomes and content, and are suggestions only. The course provides flexibility to develop

programs appropriate to the needs, strengths, goals, interests and prior learning of students.

Course requirements

On entering students for the Physical World Science Life Skills Stage 6 course, the principal is

certifying that the student is eligible and the decision is the result of the collaborative curriculum

planning process.

Students are expected to address or achieve one or more of the Physical World Science Life Skills

Stage 6 outcomes. They need not address or complete all of the content to demonstrate

achievement of an outcome.