investigating science 

Number of Units: 2

Consumables: $60 per annum 

Description: 

The Year 11 course focuses on the centrality of observation in initiating the scientific process and examines the human tendency to draw inferences and make generalisations from these observations. Students learn about the development and use of scientific models and the similarities and differences between scientific theories and laws. 

The Year 12 course builds on the skills and concepts learnt in Year 11 with students conducting their own scientific investigations and communicating their findings in scientific reports. Students are provided with the opportunity to examine the interdependent relationship between science and technology and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills to scientifically examine a claim. The course concludes with students exploring the ethical, social, economic and political influences on science and scientific research in the modern world. 

Students who have shown an achievement in, and/or aptitude for, any of the Stage 6 Science courses in Year 11 may choose to study Science Extension in Year 12. 

Course requirements: 

• Course must be studied with: Nil 

• Course cannot be studied with: 6 other units of Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) 

• Major work(s): Nil 

• Other course requirement: 

• 30 indicative course hours depth studies in each year. 

• 35 hours of course times for practical investigations. 

• Course fee will cover: Consumables, chemicals and equipment for practical investigations. 

• Additional resourcing requirements for the course: NESA approved calculator. 

 Link to course webpage: Investigating Science - See for further information on assessment and course requirements. 

Contact: Mr Nigel Kuan – Head Teacher Science.