Scientific Studies - War on Waste

STAGE 1 - 2026

Scientific Studies - War on Waste 1Year 11
Length1 Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Pre-requisitesOverall C in Year 10 Science
Additional CostsNIL

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Science inquiry skills

  • Designing experiments
  • Interpreting and analysing data
  • Drawing conclusions

Science in society

  • Plastic waste
  • Water and air pollution
  • Fashion waste and the environment
  • Local context

Understanding of scientific concepts

 

Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Inquiry Folio (75%)

Assessment Type 2: Collaborative Inquiry (25%)

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Connected
  2. Collaborative
  3. Flexible Thinker

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