Level 1 Senior Science
11SC1 Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms V. Gray
Recommended Prior LearningYou should be consistently at Level 5 of the curriculum, but final entry is at the discretion of the HoD or the Teacher in Charge.
You may *not* take this course *and* Level 1 General Science.
The Year 11 Senior Science course integrates the study of physics, biology, and chemistry topics. Students build an understanding of fundamental ideas in genetics, mechanics, electricity, and properties of acids and bases. Key experimental and investigation skills are developed in the practical component of the course.
This course provides a foundation for further study in Level 2 Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry, Level 2 General Science, Level 2 Physics
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThe opportunity to purchase revision and study workbooks through the school will be offered, but there is no obligation to purchase these. Suggestions for appropriate workbooks will be provided in the student information sheet issued at the start of the year. The cost is approximately $25.
Disclaimer
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
- meeting any course entry requirements
- minimum class sizes
- the availability of teaching staff
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.