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2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC
Board Developed Course (Category A)
ATAR Course
Exclusions: None
Prerequisites: None
Course Description:
The Earth and Environmental Science Stage 6 Syllabus explores the Earth’s renewable and non-renewable resources and also environmental issues. An understanding of the Earth’s resources and the ability to live sustainably on the planet is a central purpose of the study of Earth and Environmental Science.
The course uses the Working Scientifically skills to develop knowledge through the application of those skills. Students engage with inquiry questions to explore knowledge of the Earth. They also undertake practical and secondary-sourced investigations to acquire a deeper understanding of the Earth’s features and naturally occurring phenomena and cycles. Fieldwork is an integral part of these investigation processes.
Earth and Environmental Science involves the analysis, processing and evaluation of qualitative and quantitative data in order to formulate explanations and solve problems. In conjunction with knowledge and understanding, communication skills are essential in forming evidence-based conclusions or arguments.
The Earth and Environmental Science course builds on the knowledge and skills of Earth and Space gained in the Science Stage 5 course. The course maintains a practical emphasis in the delivery of the course content, and engages with technologies that assist in developing earth and environmental science applications.
Main Topics Covered:
Preliminary:
Module 1 Earth's Resources
Module 2 Plate Tectonics
Module 3 Energy Transformations
Module 4 Human Impacts
HSC:
Module 5 Earth's Processes
Module 6 Hazards
Module 7 Climate Science
Module 8 Resource Management
For more information about this course, please see: Mr Tiglao, Ms Templeton
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