Year 10 Science

LENGTH: Full year

KEY CONTACT: Abby Macpherson

COURSE CONTENT:
In Year 10 Science, students deepen their understanding of key scientific theories and apply their knowledge to explain complex systems and global phenomena.

Students investigate heredity and genetic diversity, exploring the evidence for evolution by natural selection. They study the origin and evolution of the universe, including the Big Bang theory, and examine trends in global climate change and the factors that contribute to them. Students apply Newton’s laws of motion to predict and explain the movement of objects, and explore chemical systems by analysing patterns in the periodic table and predicting the outcomes of chemical reactions under different conditions.

Throughout the year, students evaluate how scientific knowledge is developed and validated through processes such as publication and peer review. They consider the connections between science, technology and engineering, and analyse how science interacts with society in shaping responses to global issues.

Students further develop their scientific inquiry skills by planning and conducting safe investigations, considering ethical and cultural perspectives, collecting and analysing data, identifying trends and sources of error, drawing evidence-based conclusions, and communicating their findings clearly and effectively.

ASSESSMENT:
Students are assessed based on the concepts, capabilities and dispositions of the South Australian curriculum. Assessment types include:

• Scientific investigations and practical activities
• Written responses, reports and data analysis
• Presentations, discussions and other communication tasks

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil

For more information follow the link to Australian Curriculum Science