11 Science
Year 11 Science Overview
Students may select one or more of the following Science subjects:
Biology / Length: Semester or Full Year
Course Content
Stage 1 Biology consists of the following topics:
Topic 1: Cells and Microorganisms
Topic 2: Infectious Disease
Topic 3: Multicellular Organisms
Topic 4: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics
Two topics are studied in each semester, with Topic 1 and 2 being covered in the first semester (Biology A).
Assessment
Investigations folio: practical reports, research into Science as a Human Endeavour (50%).
Skills and application tasks: tests and assignments (50%).
Additional Details
If wanting to continue with Stage 2 Biology, it is recommended that students complete 2 semesters of Stage 1 Biology (Biology A and B). If only one semester can be taken, Semester 1 is recommended (Biology A).
A B grade or better in Year 10 General Science is a prerequisite.
Curriculum charges: Port Noarlunga Marine Biology excursion in Semester 2.
SACE Credits: 10 (semester) or 20 (full year) (Stage 1 SACE)
Chemistry / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Stage 1 Chemistry consists of the following topics:
Topic 1: Materials and their Atoms
Topic 2: Combinations of Atoms
Topic 3: Molecules
Topic 4: Mixtures and Solutions
Topic 5: Acid and Bases
Topic 6: Redox Reactions
Assessment
Investigations folio: practical reports, research into Science as a Human Endeavour (50%).
Skills and application tasks: tests and assignments (50%).
Additional Details
A B grade or better in Year 10 General Science is a prerequisite.
SACE Credits: 10 (semester) or 20 (full year) (Stage 1 SACE)
Want to know more?
Watch the video below to find out more about Stage 1 Chemistry:
Nutrition / Length: Semester
Course Content
Concepts covered in Stage 1 Nutrition include:
Principles of nutrition, psychology and health
Health promotion and emerging trends
Sustainable food systems
Underpinning skill sets include:
Nutrition literacy and numeracy.
Nutrition and technology.
Assessment
Investigations folio: practical reports, research into Science as a Human Endeavour (50%)
Skills and application tasks: tests and assignments (50%)
Additional Details
A B grade or better in Year 10 Science is a prerequisite.
SACE Credits: 10 (semester) or 20 (full year) (Stage 1 SACE)
Want to know more?
Watch the video below to find out more about Stage 1 and 2 Nutrition:
Physics / Length: Full Year
Course Content
The topics for Stage 1 Physics are:
Topic 1: Linear Motion and Forces
Topic 2: Electric Circuits
Topic 3: Heat
Topic 4: Energy and Momentum
Topic 5: Waves
Topic 6: Nuclear Models and Radioactivity.
Assessment
Investigations folio: practical reports, research into Science as a Human Endeavour (50%).
Skills and application tasks: tests and assignments (50%).
Additional Details
A B grade or better in Year 10 Science is a prerequisite.
SACE Credits: 10 (semester) or 20 (full year) (Stage 1 SACE)
Want to know more?
Watch the video below to find out more about Stage 1 & 2 Physics:
Psychology / Length: Semester or Full Year
Course Content
Introduction to Psychology (Psychology A - Semester 1)
consists of the following topics:
Topic 1: Science Inquiry Skills
Topic 2: Forensic Psychology
Topic 3: Choice: Developmental or Neuropsychology
Advanced Psychology (Psychology B - Semester 2)
consists of the following topics:
Topic 1: Emotions
Topic 2: Cognition
Topic 3: Choice: Food Psychology or Cyber Psychology
Assessment
Investigations folio including group investigation (50%).
Skills and application tasks (50%).
Additional Details
Introduction to Psychology will run in Semester 1
Advanced Psychology will only run in Semester 2 and students who choose this option must have done Introduction to Psychology in Semester 1.
A / B grade or better in Year 10 General Science is a prerequisite.
SACE Credits: 10 (semester) or 20 (full year) (Stage 1 SACE)
Want to know more?
Watch the video below to find out more about Stage 1 Psychology:
Scientific Studies (Sustainability) / Length: 1 Semester
Course Content
In Scientific Studies, students complete research and experimental inquiry into negotiated topics. The topics chosen will be around the theme of sustainability and may include alternative energies, environmental biodiversity, sustainable materials, sustainable nutrition, climate science, or other as negotiated with the teacher. Classwork is focused on practical skills in science and using scientific inquiry to solve big problems.
Assessment
Inquiry folio (75%).
Collaborative inquiry (25%).
Additional Details
A C grade or better in Year 10 Science is a prerequisite.
There is no exam for this subject.
SACE Credits: 10 (Stage 1 SACE)