Successful completion of Year 10 Science with a B grade minimum.
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 6 possible topics at stage 1:
• 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
For a 10 credit unit, students study a selection of concepts from at least 3 of these topics.
For a 20 credit unit, students study a selection of concepts from all six topics.
Field science is an important aspect of many experiences. The cost of excursions may be incurred.
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.
For a 20 credit unit, each of the minimum requirements above doubles.
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