Code: MSC111, MSC112

Title: Multi-Strand Science
Coordinator: Mr Michael Sparks

Overview

Multi-Strand Science provides opportunity to focus student attention on the technological application of scientific knowledge and the consequences of these applications. It places a priority on the investigation of applications and examples and utilises scientific theory in an explanatory role.

Multi-Strand Science has a plave in the general education of all senior students irrespective of whether they intend to enter science or technology - based careers

Topics

• Power, Energy and Fuels
• Chemistry in the World
• Biodiversity and Survival
• Weather
• Marine Studies
• Natural Resources
• Electrical Fundamentals
• Forensic Science
• Personal Health
• Science Fiction

Assessment

• A1 Project House Design - Term 1
• A2 Exam - Term 2
• A3 Log Book - mid Term 3
• A4 Exam - late Term 3
• A5 Field Study - mid Term 4
• A6 Exam - end Term 4

Aims

• to develop an understanding of the impact of science on daily lives
• to provide opportunities to examine the technological applications of scientific knowledge and the consequences of those applications (social, environmental, economic)
• to develop a scientific way to thinking through investigations
• to engage in creative scientific thinking

Assignment guidelines

Please refer to the Assignment Guidelines on how to set out bibliographies and references.

Resources

• Course Outline - Multi-Strand Science (PDF 93kb)
• Semester 1 Planner (PDF 7.96 kb)
• Semester 2 Planner (PDF 8.96kb)
• Assessment Instrument A9 - Electrical Fundamentals (PDF 18.8 kb)

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