PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Description 

This General course encourages students to develop their scientific skills of curiosity, observation, collection and analysis of evidence in the context of the dynamic planet Earth. A multidisciplinary approach, including geological and environmental sciences, encourages students to be curious about the world around them and to apply scientific principles to develop a balanced view of the benefits and challenges presented by the utilisation of resources. Sustainable management of resource use and its effects on the environment are a focus. 

Students conduct practical investigations and have the opportunity to participate in field-based excursions that encourage them to apply what they have learnt in class to real world situations and ecosystems. This course provides an understanding of the minerals and energy industry and its contribution to Western Australia’s economy. 

Year 11 

  • Unit 1 – Our Changing Earth 

  • Unit 2 – Interacting Earth 

Year 12 

  • Unit 3 – Earth’s Resources 

  • Unit 4 – Sustainable Earth 

More detailed course information can be found HERE 

ASSESSMENT 

  • Investigation 

  • Extended task 

  • Test