Course Overview

The 3 strands of science; science inquiry skills (SIS); science as a human endeavour (SHE) and science understanding are integrated throughout the learning.

There are 4 possible topics at stage 1:
•    Topic 1: Cells and Microorganisms
•    Topic 2: Infectious disease
•    Topic 3: Multicellular organisms
•    Topic 4: Biodiversity and ecosystem Dynamics. 
For a 10 credit unit, students study a selection of concepts from at least 2 of these topics. 

Field science is an important aspect of many experiences. The cost of excursions may be incurred. 

Assessment

There are 2 assessment types:
•    Assessment Type 1 – Investigations Folio,    
•    Assessment Type 2 – Skills and Applications tasks

For a 10 credit subject students must complete:
•    one practical investigation (type 1) 
•    a Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE) investigation (type 1)
•    at least one skills and applications task (SAT) (type 2)

The fourth, essential assessment task will depend on the student cohort and the learning and assessment plan (LAP) developed. 
 

Teacher Information

Biology Teacher