Overview
Science supports students to develop scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues while nurturing their natural curiosity about the world around them. Students will explore, explain and predict phenomena using a range of scientific inquiry methods to make informed, evidence-based decisions when evaluating and debating scientific decisions.
Year 10 Subjects
In Year 10, students will continue to study science through the following options:
General Science
General Science students will study units covering content from Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences and Physical Sciences from the Australian Curriculum. Students will develop skills that will prepare them to study Physics, Biology and Chemistry in Year 11 and 12. Students will be assessed in a variety of formats including data tests, research papers and experimental investigations.
Applied Science
Applied Science students will study units covering content from Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences and Physical Sciences from the Australian Curriculum. Students will develop practical skills in the laboratory. Students will be assessed through a variety of ways including projects.
STEM
The Year 10 STEM elective focuses on inquiry-based, hands-on learning through science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity skills by engaging in experiments, projects and real-world applications. Delivered in a blended learning environment, the course encourages students to explore scientific and design thinking while building confidence with higher-order thinking and interdisciplinary concepts.
Years 11 & 12 Subjects
In Years 11 & 12, students can study one of the following subjects:
Aquatic Practices
Aquatic Practices gives students practical skills and knowledge related to aquatic environments and workplaces. They learn about managing waterways, ecological systems, and sustainability, while exploring related employment, study, and recreational opportunities in aquatic settings.
Biology
Biology explores living systems, including cells, organisms, biodiversity, heredity, and how life is interconnected. Students develop scientific skills such as investigation, problem-solving, and research while building an understanding of how biological knowledge impacts society and the environment.
Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of matter, including the structure, properties, and behaviour of elements and compounds. Students learn about atomic theory, chemical bonding, reactions, and processes such as acidity, rates of reaction, and equilibrium. They also explore organic chemistry and how different substances are formed and react.
Physics
Physics explores how the universe works, from motion and forces to energy, waves, electricity, and nuclear processes. Students learn key scientific theories and models that explain both everyday phenomena and modern physics concepts, developing an understanding of how the physical world behaves.