Year 13 General Science (SCI)
13SCI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Metelerkamp.
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Level 2 General Science, Chemistry, Biology or Physics.
Year 13 General Science (SCI)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- How humans have evolved and impacted planet Earth and their immediate environments.
- How to develop an informed response to a current Earth Science OR Biological socio-scientific issue such as plastics in the ocean or water chlorination.
- How to carry out a practical scientific investigation in an Earth Science context, such as ocean acidification or germination of food crops in saline environments.
- The science of our oceans and their effect on weather patterns.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 to 5 Level 3 Achievement Standards – 14 to 20 credits
2 to 3 internally assessed make up 6 to 12 credits (This depends on the standards selected at the beginning of 2O24)
1 to 2 externally assessed make up 4 to 8 credits (This depends on choices made with the 2O24 cohort)
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mrs Metelerkamp or Ms Grellman.
Learning Areas:
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks may be provided as a textbook, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. The cost is approximately $20 for the course workbook.