Investigating Science
KLA: SCIENCE
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Investigating Science - 2 Units for each Preliminary and HSC
Investigating Science - 2 Units for each Preliminary and HSC
[Board Developed Course]
[Board Developed Course]
Course Description:
Course Description:
The Investigating Science course is framed around Inquiry Questions that both direct learners to appropriate investigative skill development in each of the modules identified below.
At Marian, the Science learning environment uses questioning as our prime starting point for learning. Upon asking questions, making observations that link content with investigation we seek to develop deep understanding across each module.
Throughout the courses in both Preliminary and HSC, learners will have opportunities to experience Learning across the Curriculum which engages and inspires today’s learners to be ready for the challenges of tomorrow by seeking contexts within which we study Science.
A focus on questioning allows for a diverse range of learners, seeking to inspire and develop young scientific minds that can shape the future.
We encourage all learners to develop their ability to work with their peers and teachers to Work Scientifically to gain insight into the scientific world through investigation.
Opportunities exist throughout each module for students to engage in Depth Studies. These allow for individual interests and abilities in seeking further understanding of the course concepts. They include individual or collaborative investigative techniques, opportunities to use technology for further investigation of specific concepts as well as development of self assessment skills.
Main Topics Covered
Main Topics Covered
Preliminary Course
Observing
Inferences and Generalisations
Scientific Models
Theories and Laws
HSC Course
Scientific Investigations
Technologies
Fact or Fallacy?
Science and Society
Particular Course Requirements:
Particular Course Requirements:
Scientific investigations include both practical investigations and secondary-sourced investigations. Practical investigations are an essential part of the Year 11 and 12 course and must occupy a minimum of 35 hours of course time each year, including time allocated to practical investigations within depth studies.
Practical investigations include:
Undertaking laboratory experiments, including the use of appropriate digital technologies
Fieldwork
Secondary-sourced investigations include:
Locating and accessing a wide range of secondary data and/or information
Using and reorganising secondary data and/or information.
Skills Developed:
Skills Developed:
Developing and evaluating questions and hypotheses
Designing and evaluating investigations
Conducting investigations to collect reliable and valid data
Selecting and assessing appropriate data
Analysing and evaluating data
Solving scientific problems using data and critical thinking skills
Communicating scientific understanding using suitable
language and terminology
Additional Information
Additional Information
It is essential that students of Science are confident and proficient in Mathematics and have good information processing skills and a capacity for independent learning. Successful performance in Science relies on sound knowledge of course content and the development of skills such as comprehension, analysis, application of knowledge, evaluation, communication of ideas, problem solving, making and recording observations and the planning and carrying out of practical investigations. As a result, it is highly desirable that students choosing Science have a RECORD OF PROVEN ABILITY IN SCIENCE and good work ethic in Year 10.
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