Year 10 Science
LENGTH: Full year
KEY CONTACT: Kerry Pinchbeck
COURSE CONTENT:
Students explain the processes that underpin heredity and genetic diversity and describe the evidence supporting the theory of evolution by natural selection. They sequence key events in the origin and evolution of the universe and describe the supporting evidence for the big bang theory. They describe trends in patterns of global climate change and identify causal factors. They explain how Newton’s laws describe motion and apply them to predict motion of objects in a system. They explain patterns and trends in the periodic table and predict the products of reactions and the effect of changing reactant and reaction conditions. Students analyse the importance of publication and peer review in the development of scientific knowledge and analyse the relationship between science, technologies and engineering. They analyse the key factors that influence interactions between science and society.
An additional unit focusing on Forensic applications of science may be delivered as part of the Year 10 program.
Students plan and conduct safe experiments including addressing ethical and cultural considerations. They select equipment, collect and process data and represent it using appropriate methods. They analyse data to explain trends and identify any sources of error. They construct conclusions based on evidence and they can communicate their ideas clearly.
ASSESSMENT:
Students demonstrate their learning against the Australian Curriculum achievement standards through a variety of assessment tasks including:
- Investigations
- Tests
- Presentations
SUBJECT COSTS: Nil
For more information follow the link to Australian Curriculum Science