Science provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real-world problems. Science emphasises the skills for working scientifically, as well as critical and creative thinking to address scientific issues.
Within the faculty we have a number of specialist teachers, with a range of abilities and interests, including HSC markers, HSC writers and teachers with industry experience.
In Years 11 and 12, students can choose from different science disciplines, including:
In Year 12, students who are studying at least one other science subject may also choose to study Science Extension.
Junior students learn how science affects much of our lives and how we need scientific information and skills to form opinions and make decisions about issues that will affect our lives in the future. This is achieved through a number of subject areas along with projects that students undertake.
Science is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10.
Here is the syllabus for Science 7-10.
In Years 7 and 8 you will come to see how Science affects much of your life and how you need scientific information and skills to form opinions and make decisions about issues that will affect your lives in the future.
Year 7 topics:
Getting into Science, Water Everywhere, Earth's Changing Face, Cells, Energy, Living Things, Separations, Astronomy
Year 8 topics:
Plants, States Of Matter, Our Restless Earth, Natural Environment, Body Systems, Sparks And Flashes, Elementary, Dear Watson, Powers Of Attraction
In Years 9 and 10 you will come to see how science affects much of your life and how you need scientific information and skills to form opinions and make decisions about issues that will affect your lives in the future.
Year 9 topics:
All Wired Up, Shudder Down Under, Land Before Time, Machines, Whiz Bang Pop, Our Body At Work, Return To Nature, Glowing In Spring Field
Year 10 topics:
Humans, Motion, Waves, Genetics, Space, Chemistry, Evolution, Resources
The Year 9 and 10 Student Research Project is a Major Assessment task and very high levels of achievement are demonstrated by many students. Students undertake an investigative project.
Guidance by teachers is provided to all students. Some time in class is allocated for students to work on their projects and to consult their teachers concerning any difficulties they are experiencing.