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Science Faculty

Science is a way of investigating, understanding, and explaining our natural, physical world and the wider universe. It involves generating and testing ideas, gathering evidence including by making observations, carrying out investigations and modelling, and communicating and debating with others in order to develop scientific knowledge, understanding, and explanations. Scientific progress comes from logical, systematic work and from creative insight, built on a foundation of respect for evidence. Different cultures and periods of history have contributed to the development of Science.

Science is able to inform problem solving and decision making in many areas of life. Many of the major challenges and opportunities that confront our

world need to be approached from a scientific perspective, taking into account social and ethical considerations.

By studying Science, students will:

develop an understanding of the world, built on current scientific theories
learn that Science involves particular processes and ways of developing and organising knowledge and that these continue to evolve
use their current scientific knowledge and skills for problem solving and developing further knowledge
use scientific knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about the communication, application, and implications of science as these relate to their own lives and cultures and to the sustainability of the environment.

Year 12 - Three Sciences

Students may study three science subjects (biology, chemistry, and physics) in Year 12, so long as they have proven high marks in Year 11. Students who wish to apply shall select their most important two sciences through the course selection progamme, and request the third science. The deputy principal in charge of extension, or the HOF science will approve or decline this request. If further information is required, please see HOF Science.

Note: Students will not be approved to do three science subjects if they have also chosen two subjects in mathematics.

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Year 9 Science	View
Year 10 Science	View
Year 11 Investigative Science	View
Year 11 Science Core	View
Level 2 Biology	View
Level 2 Biology - Extension	View
Level 2 Chemistry	View
Level 2 Chemistry - Extension	View
Level 2 Physics	View
Level 2 Physics - Extension	View
Level 2 Science	View
Level 3 Biology	View
Level 3 Biology - Extension	View
Level 3 Chemistry	View
Level 3 Chemistry - Extension	View
Level 3 Earth & Space Science	View
Level 3 Physics	View
Level 3 Physics - Extension	View
Level 3 Science	View
Year 9 Science - Extension - Information Only	View
Year 10 Science - Extension - Information Only	View
Year 11 Science Extension - Information Only	View
Year 11 Science in the Workplace - Information Only	View

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