Code: MSC123, MSC124
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

• A10 Case Study - Mid Term 5
• A11 Exam - Late Term 5
• A12 Practicals - Mid Term 6
• A13 Exam - Late Term 6
• A14 Case Study - Mid Term 7
• A15 Exam - Late Term 7
• A16 Exam - End Term 8

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 102kb)
• Semester 1 Planner (PDF 11.6kb)

Related Links

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/biology
• http://www.racp.edu.au/tsanz.oap.main.htm
• http://www.howstuffworks.com/health