YEAR 7 AND 8 SCIENCE
Science in Years 7 & 8 involves all the major areas of science including an introduction to laboratory skills and safety. The curriculum is consistent with the SACSA strands and includes:
Earth and Space – Earth Processes, Space Energy Systems – Electricity, Forces
Life Systems – Classification of organisms, Nature and Habitats of Living Systems Matter – Substances and Reactions, Matter and its properties
YEAR 9 SCIENCE
Course overview: Students cover a range of topics from Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Environmental/Earth Sciences including: Systems of the human body and defence against infection and disease, elements, compounds and mixtures, energy transmission, ecosystems and the changing earth. Science in Years 7 & 8 involves all the major areas of science including an introduction to laboratory skills and safety. The course is consistent with the Australian Curriculum and includes the following strands:
Science Understandings:
Includes… Biological, Chemical, Earth and Space and Physical Sciences Science as a Human Endeavour
Science Inquiry Skills
Assessment: Students are assessed on the Australian Curriculum
Assessment items include participation and performance in practical activities, practical reports, projects and end of semester exams and casual testing.
