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Science Extension is a new course with a focus on the authentic application of scientific research skills to produce a Scientific Research Report generally acceptable for publication. Students propose and develop a research question, formulate a hypothesis and develop evidence-based responses to create their Scientific Research Report which is supported by a Scientific Research Portfolio. The four modules integrate the skills of Working Scientifically within the course content to form the framework for the Scientific Research Project.
Science Extension is a new course with a focus on the authentic application of scientific research skills to produce a Scientific Research Report generally acceptable for publication. Students propose and develop a research question, formulate a hypothesis and develop evidence-based responses to create their Scientific Research Report which is supported by a Scientific Research Portfolio. The four modules integrate the skills of Working Scientifically within the course content to form the framework for the Scientific Research Project.
What will students study
What will students study
Students will be provided with opportunities to:
build on the knowledge, understanding and skills of Year 11 Science courses
interrogate and refine their ideas about science through:
- analysis of historic and cultural observations
- analysis of significant scientific research considering ethical frameworks and philosophical arguments
- refine and extend Working Scientifically skills in an integrated way by designing and conducting their own authentic scientific research.
Topics covered in this subject
Topics covered in this subject
The Foundations of Scientific Thinking
The Scientific Research Proposal
The Data, Evidence and Decisions
The Scientific Research Report
What is different in this course
What is different in this course
Besides the school based assessment the following is undertaken by students:
Prior to the HSC examinations, the scientific research report will be uploaded to NESA (schools online).
The Science Extension HSC examination is a two-hour online examination.
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
Prerequisite courses for Science Extension Year 12 are one of, or a combination (up to 6 units of study) of, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Investigating Science or Physics in Year 11.
Co-requisite courses for Science Extension Year 12 are one of, or a combination (up to 7 units of study) of, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Investigating Science or Physics in Year 12.
Students must propose and develop a research question, formulate a hypothesis and develop evidence-based responses in the form of a Scientific Research Report, which is supported by a Scientific Research Portfolio.
The Scientific Research Report is a result of the student’s own work and must adhere to the principles and practices of good scholarship, as identified in the HSC: All My Own Work course. While students may collaborate with and draw upon the expertise, knowledge and data held by others in developing their Scientific Research Report and Portfolio, this assistance must be referenced using accepted protocols.
All scientific research must be sensitive to community expectations and individual school requirements in relation to the question being interrogated. Students must adhere to ethical practices in the collection and analysis of data and the communication of results.
What does this course cost?
It may cost a charge for an e-book/workbook.
Further information
Further information
NESA website:
(The NESA website contains more information)Please see the Science faculty for questions.
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