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Kultur Dokumente
BIOLOGY
OUTCOMES
A student:
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
outlines the historical development of major biological principles, concepts and ideas
applies the processes that are used to test and validate models, theories and laws of science, with particular
emphasis on first- hand investigations in biology
assesses the impact of particular technological advances on understanding in biology
describes applications of biology which affect society or the environment
describes the scientific principles employed in particular areas of biological research
explains how cell ultrastructure and the coordinated activities of cells, tissues and organs contribute to
macroscopic processes in organisms
describes the range of organisms in terms of specialisation for a habitat
analyses the interrelationships of organisms within the ecosystem
explains how processes of reproduction ensure continuity of species
identifies and describes the evidence for evolution
identifies and implements improvements to investigation plans
discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and secondary sources
identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles to communicate information and understanding in biology
draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information
implements strategies to work effectively as an individual or as a team member
demonstrates positive values about and attitudes towards both the living and non-living components of the
environment, ethical behaviour and a desire for a critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of
science
Task 1
Components
(Syllabus)
Weighting
(Syllabus)
Practical,
fieldwork
and
processing
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Half yearly
Practical and
processes
Half Yearly
Knowledge &
Scientific
thinking/
problem solving
Research /
Processing
Information
P2, P6,
P11-14
P1-15*
15%
10%
15%
5%
5%
Knowledge and
Understanding
40%
First-hand
Investigations/
Processing
Information
30%
10%
10%
Scientific Thinking/
Problem Solving/
Communication
30%
5%
10%
5%
Total
100%
15%
20%
20%
Task 5
Yearly exam
10%
15%
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30%
SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
OUTCOMES
A student:
P1.
P2.
P3.
P4.
P5.
P6
P7.
P8.
P9.
P10.
P11.
P12.
P13.
P14.
P15.
P16.
outlines the historical development of major principles, concepts and ideas in chemistry
applies the processes that are used to test and validate models, theories and laws of science with particular
emphasis on first-hand investigations in chemistry
assesses the impact of particular technological advances on understanding in chemistry
describes applications of chemistry which affect society or the environment
describes the scientific principles employed in particular areas of research in chemistry
explains trends and relationships between elements in terms of atomic structure and bonding
describes chemical changes in terms of energy inputs and outputs
describes factors that influence the type and rate of chemical reactions
relates the uses of carbon to the unique nature of carbon chemistry
applies simple stoichiometric relationships
identifies and implements improvements to investigation plans
discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and secondary sources
identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles to communicate information and understanding
draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information
implements strategies to work effectively as an individual or as a member of a team
demonstrates positive values about, and attitude towards, both the living and non-living components of the
environment, ethical behaviour and a desire for a critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of
science
Components
(Syllabus)
Weighting
(Syllabus)
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Research /
Processing
Information
Half yearly
Practical and
processes
Half Yearly
Knowledge and
Scientific
thinking/ problem
solving
Knowledge and
Understanding
40%
10%
First-hand
Investigations/
Processing
Information
30%
5%
Scientific
Thinking/
Problem Solving/
Communication
30%
Total
100%
15%
Task 4
Task 5
Practical and
processing
P10-P15
P1-15*
15%
10%
15%
10%
5%
10%
5%
5%
10%
20%
20%
15%
30%
* Not all this group of outcomes will necessarily be assessed in this task. Students will be advised of the specific
outcomes in the individual assessment notice.
Yearly exam
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SCIENCE
EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
OUTCOMES
A student:
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
P16
outlines the historical development of major Earth and Environmental Science principles, concepts and ideas
applies the processes that are used to test and validate models, theories and laws of science with particular
emphasis on first-hand investigations in Earth and Environmental Science
assesses the impact of particular technological advances on understanding in Earth and Environmental Science
describes applications of Earth and Environmental Science which affect society or the environment
describes the scientific principles employed in particular areas of Earth and Environmental Science research
identifies the origins of Earths resources
identifies and describes the physical and chemical features of the environment
discusses the interplay between the internal and external forces which constantly reshape the Earths surface
describes and locates available resources in Australian environments
describes human impact on the local environment
identifies and implements improvements to investigation plans
discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and secondary sources
identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles to communicate information and understanding in Earth and
Environmental Science
draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information
implements strategies to work effectively as an individual or as a member of a team
demonstrates positive values about, and attitudes towards, both the living and non-living components of the
environment; ethical behaviour; and a desire for critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of
science
Components
(Syllabus)
Knowledge and
Understanding
First-hand
Investigations/
Processing
Information
Scientific
Thinking/
Problem
Solving/
Communication
Total
Weighting
(Syllabus)
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Research /
Processing
Information
Half yearly
Practical and
processes
Half Yearly
Knowledge and
Scientific
thinking/ problem
solving
40%
10%
30%
5%
30%
100%
15%
Task 4
Practical,
fieldwork
and
processing
P11-P15
Task 5
Yearly exam
P1-15*
15%
10%
15%
10%
5%
10%
5%
5%
10%
20%
20%
15%
30%
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SCIENCE
PHYSICS
OUTCOMES
A student:
P1.
P2.
P3.
P4.
P5.
P6.
P7.
P8.
P9.
P10.
P11.
P12.
P13.
P14.
P15.
P16.
outlines the historical development of major principles, concepts and ideas in physics
applies the processes that are used to test and validate models, theories and laws of science with particular
emphasis on first- hand investigations in physics
assesses the impact of particular technological advances on understanding in physics
describes applications of physics which affect society or the environment
describes the scientific principles employed in particular areas of research in physics
describes the forces acting on an object which causes changes in its motion
describes the effects of energy transfers and energy transformations
explains wave motions in terms of energy sources and the oscillations produced
describes the relationship between force and potential energy in fields
describes theories and models in relation to the origins of matter and relates these to the forces involved
identifies and implements improvements to investigation plans
discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and secondary sources
identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles to communicate information and understanding in physics
draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information
implements strategies to work effectively as an individual or as a member of a team
demonstrates positive values about, and attitude towards, both the living and non-living components of the
environment, ethical behaviour and a desire for a critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of
science
Components
(Syllabus)
Weighting
(Syllabus)
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Research /
Processing
Information
Half yearly
Practical and
processes
Half Yearly
Knowledge and
Scientific
thinking/
problem solving
Practical and
processing
P11-P15
Knowledge and
Understanding
40%
10%
First-hand
Investigations/
Processing
Information
30%
5%
Scientific
Thinking/ Problem
Solving/
Communication
30%
Total
100%
15%
Yearly exam
P1-15*
15%
10%
Task 5
15%
10%
5%
10%
5%
5%
10%
20%
20%
15%
30%
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