Course Overview

The topics in Stage 2 Chemistry provide a framework for developing integrated learning programs through which students extend their skills, knowledge and understanding of the three strands of science - science inquiry skills (SIS); science as a human endeavour (SHE) and science understanding are integrated throughout the learning.

There are four topics at Stage 2:
•    Topic 1: Monitoring the Environment
•    Topic 2: Managing Chemical processes
•    Topic 3: Organic and biological chemistry
•    Topic 4: Managing resources

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

Assessment

There are 3 assessment types-
•    Assessment Type 1 – Investigations Folio 30%
Student must undertake at least 2 practical investigations and one Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE) investigation
•    Assessment Type 2 – Skills and Applications tasks 40%
Students must undertake at least 3 skills and applications tasks (SAT’s)
•    Assessment Type 3 – Examination 30%
130 minute externally assessed e-exam. The time and date of the exam is set by the SACE board of South Australia.
External moderation is an integral part of regulating the standards in all school assessed work and as such assessment type 1 and 2 tasks may be submitted as part of this process.
 

Teacher Information

Chemistry Teacher