Level 1 Sciences

Level 1 Practical Science

Course Information:

Level 1 Science courses are highly recommended for all Year 11 students. Scientific knowledge is turned into a new way of thinking that builds upon previously learned ideas and innovations which is then updated and expanded as new evidence comes to hand. It helps us to understand ourselves and our place in the world around us.

Scientific thinking and investigations often take a multi-pronged approach which encourages both logical and creative thinking. Through inquiry, critical thinking and careful observations Scientists search for practical and useful ways in which to benefit humankind.

Through the use of collaborative learning opportunities like these young Scientists would experience in the real world, the Year 11 Science course is designed to introduce these young charges with the Living, Material and Physical Worlds of the Science Curriculum along with the Nature of Science

Topics include:

Acids and Bases, Types of Chemical Reactions, Mechanics, Genetics and a Practical Investigation in Science and Research.

For more information go to the Science Department Website

Prerequisite:

A minimum of Multistructural grades in Year 10 Science

Next Steps: Level 1 Science provides the early pathway which can lead to a number of careers once Silverstream students leave the College. Upon completion of this course, successful students are able to branch off into the future pathways of Level 2 Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Earth and Space Science.

Course contributions: Students have the opportunity to access the online learning programme, Education Perfect. The cost of this is $30.

Course Information:

The Level 1 Practical Science courses is recommended for Year 11 students who found Year 10 Science challenging. With consultation of the HOD Science and the Year 10 Science teachers, students will be selected into this course.

This Internally based Practical Science course aims to build upon previously learned Scientific knowledge which is then reinforced and expanded in a collaborative and dynamic way.

Through the use of collaborative learning opportunities like these young Scientists would experience in the real world, the Year 11 Science course is designed to introduce these students with the Living, Material and Physical Worlds of the Science Curriculum along with the Nature of Science

Topics include:

Practical Investigations in Science, Practical investigations into plant growth, Investigation into Chemical Reactions, Research

Prerequisite:

Teacher selected criteria

Next Steps:

Many students who take this course will not proceed into other Science pathways and careers. However, they may continue with the Level 2 Environmental and Earth Science the following year.

Course Contributions:

There are no course contributions for this course.