Page 14 - Senior School Subject Selection Book 2021

SCIENCE

Students will be placed in Year 10 Science classes based upon their
Year 9 Science results and intended career pathway.

Throughout the year, students will study different areas of Science in
3 rotation blocks. These are as follows:

Rotation A: Biology (Extension), Biology (Core),
General Science

Rotation B: Chemistry (Extension), Chemistry (Core),
General Science

Rotation C: Physics (Extension), Physics (Core),
General Science

The extension courses are designed to provide students with an
excellent foundation for the study of Senior Science subjects in Year
11 and 12.

BIOLOGY

Biology is the science about life. Students will learn about various
topics such as reproduction, genetics, diseases and global systems
such as weather and biodiversity. Students wanting to pursue a
career in health or primary teaching should consider Biology as one
of their choices.

CHEMISTRY

Chemistry looks at how things work and interact. In Year 10 students
will learn more about atomic structure and why this is important,
the periodic table, how and why chemicals interact and react, and
equations to solve real life problems. Students wanting to study any
science or have a career in health upon completing school should
consider Chemistry as one of their choices.

PHYSICS

Physics is the study of matter and energy. Students in Physics will
learn more about motion, forces & energy and could include topics
such as robotics or flights. Students wanting to pursue engineering
or science should consider Physics as one of their choices.

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