Page 13 - Senior School Subject Selection Book 2022

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 (Micro organisms global
systems)

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

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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