New Science Syllabus 2018Biology

Chemistry

Earth and Environment

Physics

Investigating Science

Stage 6 – Science Course

Each Science course is made up of:

Year 11 course

Year 12 course

All Science courses have the same requirements.

Strong mathematical skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong graphing skills

Solid critical thinking skills

Finding creative solutions to challenges

6.1 Year 11 Science Courses

120 indicative hours

New- Depth Study- 15 hours over 4 modules

Consist of 4 core modules ( Term 1-3)

https://syllabus.nesa.nsw.edu.au/science/

Concept of Depth Study

Requirements for Depth Studies

• A minimum of 15 hours of in-class time is allocated

in both Year 11 and Year 12.

• At least one depth study must be included in both

Year 11 and Year 12.

Some Ideas for Depth Studies

Practical Investigations

● Design and conduct experiments● Test a device.

Secondary-sourced Investigations● Conduct a literature review● Develop an evidence-based argument ● Develop an environmental management

plan● Analyse a work of fiction or film for scientific

relevance● Create a visual presentation● Investigate emerging technologies.

Create a model

Field work- excursion

Data Analysis● construction and analysis of graphs/tables● data analysis from a variety of sources

research analysis

What does it look like?

Help Is Always Given To Those Who Ask For ItYearly exam prepMock trialsInformation from University

Tutors strengthening concepts

HSC is a test of

Organisation skills

Time management

Collaboration with like minded people

Perseverance

Growth mindset

Showing conceptual understanding rather than rote

learning

HSC past paper practice

Graphs and Analysis in Biology- Its challenging your memory with deeper understanding(No rote learning)

Chemistry

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Graphing in Chemistry

Calculations in Chemistry

Extended Responses- No fluff, facts only and equations

Strong mathematical skills required (recommended stage 5.3 Mathematics in year 10)

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– vector addition

– vector addition by resolution into components

● solve problems or make quantitative predictions about resultant and component forces by

applying the following relationships:

– 𝐹 𝐴𝐵 = −𝐹 𝐵𝐴

– 𝐹 𝑥 = 𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃, 𝐹 𝑦 = 𝐹 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃

Physics involves hard calculations & arguments

New course- Investigating Science

Models

Complementary Subjects-Physics Chemistry Biology

Advanced Mathematics& Extension 1

Advanced Mathematics& Extension 1

Advanced Mathematics OR General Mathematics 1

Chemistry Physics Chemistry

Engineering Studies Economics PDHPE

Economics Biology Investigating Science

Advanced English/ ESL English Advanced English/ ESL English Advanced English/ ESL English

ANY QUESTIONS ?

Please contact the Science faculty.