INFORMATION EVENING SESSIONS
Choose 1 subject per semester
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Semester 1
Getting the Message Across Biology, Exploring Living Systems Brain & Behaviour |
Semester 2
Understanding Ourselves & Our Environment Global Systems & Beyond On The Move |
You MUST choose 1 subject in each semester.
More may be chosen as additional elective subjects.
More may be chosen as additional elective subjects.
Getting the Message Across
Getting the Message Across (Physics, Biology)
This unit will look at various forms of communication, many of which we use every day, we will also look at wider forms of communication using different media.
Suitability: We will be looking at waves and communications in this unit, these could be sound waves or other waves such as light or microwaves. We will also look at forms of communication which could involve the five human senses and communication within living systems by chemicals.
We will look at colour and light, we will see how these are related to our senses and how we detect them. Electronics, mobile devices, music players and cameras are all looked at to improve our understanding of their functions and the science behind their operation.
Requirements: This unit is suitable for all students
This unit will look at various forms of communication, many of which we use every day, we will also look at wider forms of communication using different media.
Suitability: We will be looking at waves and communications in this unit, these could be sound waves or other waves such as light or microwaves. We will also look at forms of communication which could involve the five human senses and communication within living systems by chemicals.
We will look at colour and light, we will see how these are related to our senses and how we detect them. Electronics, mobile devices, music players and cameras are all looked at to improve our understanding of their functions and the science behind their operation.
Requirements: This unit is suitable for all students
Biology, exploring living systems
Biology, Exploring Living Systems (Biology)
The Biology element is designed to provide an in-depth look at the year 9-10 biological sciences curriculum for students who have an interest or wish to find out more about the area.
Suitability: Broadly, topics include: coordination and control of the human body, genetics, ecology and evolution.
In coordination and control, topics such as the immune and nervous systems are covered.
In ecology, interactions between organisms and their environment are investigated.
In genetics, DNA and its role in creating individuals with diverse traits is explored.
In evolution, a knowledge of ecology and genetics is built upon to understand the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Students will develop their skills in planning and conducting experiments, analyzing and representing data, and writing practical reports. The knowledge and skills learned in this course are transferable to a number of science-based university courses and careers, such as in healthcare or scientific research. Assessment will involve practical reports, posters, research assignments and tests.
For students who wish to prepare for a study of Biology at VCE level
Requirements: A good level of understanding and interest in the study of Biology at a higher level.
The Biology element is designed to provide an in-depth look at the year 9-10 biological sciences curriculum for students who have an interest or wish to find out more about the area.
Suitability: Broadly, topics include: coordination and control of the human body, genetics, ecology and evolution.
In coordination and control, topics such as the immune and nervous systems are covered.
In ecology, interactions between organisms and their environment are investigated.
In genetics, DNA and its role in creating individuals with diverse traits is explored.
In evolution, a knowledge of ecology and genetics is built upon to understand the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Students will develop their skills in planning and conducting experiments, analyzing and representing data, and writing practical reports. The knowledge and skills learned in this course are transferable to a number of science-based university courses and careers, such as in healthcare or scientific research. Assessment will involve practical reports, posters, research assignments and tests.
For students who wish to prepare for a study of Biology at VCE level
Requirements: A good level of understanding and interest in the study of Biology at a higher level.
Brain & Behaviour
Brain and Behaviour (Psychology)
Psychology, this course is designed for students who have an interest in human thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
Suitability: The study of Psychology assists students to develop a range of broad skills including problem solving, critical evaluation, effective language skills for communication and the application of the process of scientific enquiry.
The unit provides an insight into the discipline of Psychology and will aid students in making an informed decision regarding study of the subject in Year 11.
Assessment: will be based on Participation and completion of class activities, interpretation of psychological experiments, research projects and tests.
Psychology, this course is designed for students who have an interest in human thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
Suitability: The study of Psychology assists students to develop a range of broad skills including problem solving, critical evaluation, effective language skills for communication and the application of the process of scientific enquiry.
The unit provides an insight into the discipline of Psychology and will aid students in making an informed decision regarding study of the subject in Year 11.
Assessment: will be based on Participation and completion of class activities, interpretation of psychological experiments, research projects and tests.
Understanding Ourselves & Our Environment
Understanding Ourselves and our Environment (Biology, Geology)
How we function as humans and how we are affected by or can interact with our nearby Environment, Planet Earth and beyond.
Suitability: The unit will start with a focus on the human body to look at our basic requirements for life, this includes our medical needs, diseases and disease control. We will then be looking at our wider environment to look at Ecosystems and our impact on the natural world through Travel, Agriculture and Horticulture. As we look at planet Earth, we develop an understanding of its systems and processes including plate Tectonics and weather. Finally we will look at how the Earth moves in space and how this affects our lives.
Prerequisites: This unit is suitable for all students
How we function as humans and how we are affected by or can interact with our nearby Environment, Planet Earth and beyond.
Suitability: The unit will start with a focus on the human body to look at our basic requirements for life, this includes our medical needs, diseases and disease control. We will then be looking at our wider environment to look at Ecosystems and our impact on the natural world through Travel, Agriculture and Horticulture. As we look at planet Earth, we develop an understanding of its systems and processes including plate Tectonics and weather. Finally we will look at how the Earth moves in space and how this affects our lives.
Prerequisites: This unit is suitable for all students
Global Systems & Beyond
Global Systems and Beyond (Environmental sciences)
The Environmental Science course will introduce the idea of Global Systems and their overall effect on Planet Earth and the organisms which live upon it.
Suitability: The Systems may be biologically based involving living organisms and their interactions with each other. We examine how nature recycles organic materials in the natural cycles.
We also look at the chemistry behind the natural cycles, understanding how the building blocks of life and other materials can pass through the systems and be integrated into a variety of roles.
Also, in Environmental Science we will look at the physical Earth, this can involve Geological cycles and considers how the Earth formed and how it is still evolving. The Physical systems also involve the water cycle and weather patterns which are in a constant state of change. The final area we can look at is the impact that humans and their technology have had upon the Physical and Biological global systems. This may look into renewable energies and alternative disposable products to those already being used.
For students who wish to prepare for a study of Environmental Science at VCE level.
Requirements: A previous interest in the study of the environment or desire to study at a higher level.
The Environmental Science course will introduce the idea of Global Systems and their overall effect on Planet Earth and the organisms which live upon it.
Suitability: The Systems may be biologically based involving living organisms and their interactions with each other. We examine how nature recycles organic materials in the natural cycles.
We also look at the chemistry behind the natural cycles, understanding how the building blocks of life and other materials can pass through the systems and be integrated into a variety of roles.
Also, in Environmental Science we will look at the physical Earth, this can involve Geological cycles and considers how the Earth formed and how it is still evolving. The Physical systems also involve the water cycle and weather patterns which are in a constant state of change. The final area we can look at is the impact that humans and their technology have had upon the Physical and Biological global systems. This may look into renewable energies and alternative disposable products to those already being used.
For students who wish to prepare for a study of Environmental Science at VCE level.
Requirements: A previous interest in the study of the environment or desire to study at a higher level.
On the Move
On the Move (Physics, Biology)
What is movement and how do we measure it? What kinds of things move? How does the human body move?
Suitability: In this unit we will learn about the measurement of speed and acceleration, we will learn about units and their uses. We look at fuels and alternative energies. We will also spend time looking at the concept of energy and how it moves in different forms. There will also be a consideration of the human body and how it functions to create movement together with our need for energy.
Requirements: This unit is suitable for all students.
What is movement and how do we measure it? What kinds of things move? How does the human body move?
Suitability: In this unit we will learn about the measurement of speed and acceleration, we will learn about units and their uses. We look at fuels and alternative energies. We will also spend time looking at the concept of energy and how it moves in different forms. There will also be a consideration of the human body and how it functions to create movement together with our need for energy.
Requirements: This unit is suitable for all students.