The Science Extension course focuses on the nature, development and processes of science. The course requires students to engage with complex concepts and theories and to critically evaluate new ideas, discoveries and contemporary scientific research. Students are challenged to examine a scientific research question influenced by their study of one or more of the scientific disciplines. In doing this, students extend their knowledge of the discipline(s), conduct further analysis and authentic scientific investigations, and uniquely for this course, produce a detailed scientific research report that reflects the standards generally required for publication in a scientific journal.

All Year 11 Science Students can submit an expression of interest for Science Extension in Year 12. 

NESA Syllabus information - Science Extension

• Questioning and predicting 

• Planning and conducting investigations 

• Processing and analysing data and information 

• Problem solving 

• Communicating scientific understanding 

Information on the skills and objectives of Science Extension can be found in the Science Extension Stage 6 Syllabus 

Students will need to have appropriate access to the internet and a computer during the HSC examination. This access is also required to support aspects of class and study time.  

• Pen, Pencil, Ruler 

• Calculator 

• Workbook 

Explore your area of interest in depth with teacher support to develop a scientific research portfolio to help launch a future career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) based fields.

Year 12

• Possible excursions 

• $5 for printed resources

• Included are Textbooks (on loan)