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Year 12 Science Overview
Year 12 Science Overview
Students may select from the following full year Science subjects:
Biology / Length: Full Year
Biology / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
Topic 1: DNA and Proteins.
Topic 2: Cells as the Basis of Life.
Topic 3: Homeostasis.
Topic 4: Evolution.
Assessment
Assessment
Investigations folio: practical reports, Science as a Human Endeavour essay (30%).
Skills and applications tasks: tests and assignments (40%).
Externally assessed 2 hour electronic exam (30%).
Additional Details
Additional Details
A satisfactory achievement in at least one semester of Stage 1 Biology is recommended.
SACE Credits: 20 (Stage 2 SACE)
Chemistry / Length: Full Year
Chemistry / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
Topic 1: Monitoring the Environment (including environmental chemistry, analytical techniques).
Topic 2: Managing Chemical Processes (including rates of reaction and chemical equilibrium).
Topic 3: Organic and Biological Chemistry.
Topic 4: Managing Resources (including energy in reactions, electrochemical cells).
Assessment
Assessment
Investigations folio: practical reports, Science as a Human Endeavour essay (30%).
Skills and applications tasks: tests and assignments (40%).
Externally assessed 2 hour exam (30%).
Additional Details
Additional Details
A satisfactory achievement in both semesters of Stage 1 Chemistry with a minimum B grade is recommended.
SACE Credits: 20 (Stage 2 SACE)
Nutrition / Length: Full Year
Nutrition / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Topic 1: Principles of Nutrition, Psychology and Health.
Topic 2: Health Promotion and Emerging Trends.
Topic 3: Sustainable Food Systems.
Assessment
Assessment
Investigations folio: practical reports, Science as a Human Endeavour essay (30%).
Skills and applications tasks: tests and assignments (40%).
Externally assessed 2 hour electronic exam (30%).
Additional Details
Additional Details
A satisfactory achievement in at least one semester of Stage 1 Nutrition is recommended.
SACE Credits: 20 (Stage 2 SACE)
Want to know more?
Want to know more?
Watch the video below to find out more about Stage 1 & 2 Nutrition:
Physics / Length: Full Year
Physics / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
Topic 1: Motion and Relativity.
Topic 2: Electricity and Magnetism.
Topic 3: Light and Atoms.
Assessment
Assessment
Investigations folio: practical reports, Science as a Human Endeavour essay (30%).
Skills and applications tasks: tests and assignments (40%).
Externally assessed 2 hour exam (30%).
Additional Details
Additional Details
A satisfactory achievement in both semesters of Stage 1 Physics is essential, with a minimum B grade.
SACE Credits: 20 (Stage 2 SACE)
Want to know more?
Want to know more?
Watch the video below to find out more about Stage 1 & 2 Physics:
Psychology / Length: Full Year
Psychology / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
Topic 1: Psychology of the Individual.
Topic 2: Health and Wellbeing.
Topic 3: Organisational Psychology.
Topic 4: Social Influence.
Topic 5: The Psychology of Learning.
Assessment
Assessment
Investigations folio including group investigation (30%).
Skills and applications tasks (40%).
Externally assessed 2 hour electronic exam (30%).
Additional Details
Additional Details
Completion of at least one semester of Stage 1 Psychology is recommended.
SACE Credits: 20 (Stage 2 SACE)
Want to know more?
Want to know more?
Watch the video below to find out more about Stage 2 Psychology:
Scientific Studies / Length: Full Year
Scientific Studies / Length: Full Year
Course Content
Course Content
Scientific Studies provides a powerful platform for students to develop their capabilities; in particular to think creatively, work collaboratively and be innovative. The course is based around the development of science inquiry skills, including making observations, questioning and thinking, designing, collaborating, conducting investigations, understanding data, evaluating and drawing conclusions. Class work is largely practical based (both collaborative and individual), with independent research. It is important for students to have good communication skills as keeping a journal/log book and writing practical reports are key skills in this course.
Assessment
Assessment
Inquiry folio: practical reports, research and essays (50%).
Collaborative inquiry: group practical work (20%).
Externally assessed individual investigation: individual long term inquiry project (30%).
Additional Details
Additional Details
Completion of any 10 credit Stage 1 Science course with a minimum result of C Grade or more is recommended.
SACE Credits: 20 (Stage 2 SACE)
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