Year 11 Integrated Science (General)

The Integrated Science General course is a course grounded in the belief that science is, in essence, a practical activity.

This course enables students to investigate science issues in the context of the world around them, and encourages student collaboration and cooperation with community members employed in scientific pursuits. It requires them to be creative, intellectually honest, to evaluate arguments with scepticism, and to conduct their investigations in ways that are ethical, fair and respectful of others.

The scope for teachers to offer a wide variety of engaging science topics within these broad contexts often makes it a popular unit for students whom still enjoy science but are not interested in pursuing a Science ATAR pathway.

 


Prerequisites:

Minimum C grade in Year 10 Science.



Syllabus:

The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair. The notional time for each unit is 55 class contact hours.

 

Unit 1

The emphasis of this unit is on biological and Earth systems, focusing on the following topics:

  • interrelationships between Earth systems;
  • structure and function of biological systems;
  • ecosystems and sustainability; and
  • species continuity and change

 

Unit 2

The emphasis of this unit is on physical and chemical systems, focusing on the following topics:

  • atomic structure;
  • chemical reactions;
  • mixtures and solutions;
  • motion and forces; and
  • energy.

 

 

More Information:

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