Course Overview

The topics in Stage 2 Earth and Environmental Science 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: Earth Systems
•    Topic 2: Earth’s resources
•    Topic 3: Earth’s sustainable future
•    Topic 4: Climate change

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, one of which involves field work 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 – Earth System Study 30%
Students undertake one fieldwork investigation into a local environmental issue, concern, initiative or successful undertaking. 
The Earth System Study is externally moderated.
 

Teacher Information

Science Teacher