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Year 10 Science

Overview

This subject will deepen your understanding of key scientific concepts and processes. You’ll explore the methods used to advance scientific knowledge and develop the skills needed to make informed decisions on local, national, and global issues. Additionally, this course can pave the way for a career in science.

In Semester 1 you will learn about:

  • what Science is and what scientists do
  • ethics in Science
  • The Universe – stars, the sun, the Big Bang theory while looking at evidence of an expanding universe
  • Genetics – DNA, chromosomes, genes, mitosis and meiosis, simple inheritance and Punnett Squares, sex-linked inheritance and pedigrees
  • Chemistry – the Periodic Table, trends in the Periodic Table, electron configuration, ionic and covalent bonding
  • Physics – motion and speed, displacement, velocity and acceleration, Newton’s First and Second Law

In Semester 2 you will learn about:

  • Climate Change – The Greenhouse Effect, ocean currents & earth’s climate history, global warming and predicting the future
  • Chemistry – chemical reactions and equations, reaction types, precipitation reactions, rates of reactions
  • Evolution – looking at superbugs and antibiotic resistance, variations and natural selection, adaptations and formation of species
  • how to run a Science Inquiry and present your findings in a scientific poster – This unit will build your skills in the scientific method, including:
    • researching and referencing
    • choosing a testable question
    • writing a hypothesis
    • designing a method
    • recording and graphing data
    • analysing and evaluating the results
    • writing a conclusion

What do you do?

Activities you will engage in include:

  • Participating in group discussions: Explore real-life ideas and debates in Science.
  • Using diagrams and interactive activities: Understand scientific concepts through visual aids and hands-on activities.
  • Investigating and researching: Delve into scientific ideas and respond to questions with thorough research.
  • Conducting experiments: Present your findings using the scientific method, including creating scientific posters.
  • Utilizing technology: Research and expand on topics with the help of digital tools.
  • Engaging in citizen science projects: Contribute to real-world scientific research and community projects.

 

What skills do you develop?

By the end of the year, you should have developed skills to:

  • Communicate and apply scientific knowledge: Use your understanding of science in everyday situations.
  • Make informed decisions: Choose wisely about your lifestyle, the environment, and the society you want to live in.
  • Foster curiosity and inquiry: Keep nurturing your curiosity and a spirit of inquiry about the world around you.
  • Create scientific posters: Learn to construct scientific posters, preparing you for VCE Science subjects.

 

Requirements

Internet access is essential for this course.

  • Stile program and platform: You will use Stile to complete and submit your work weekly.
  • Weekly WebEx lessons: Online lessons via WebEx will support your learning.
  • Home equipment: Simple equipment from around the home will be needed for projects and experiments.
  • Laboratory kit: VSV will send out a laboratory kit at the start of Semester 1 for use in Semester 1 experiment.

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Go to the VCAA website for more information about this subject.