Science Extension is a new course with a focus on the authentic application of scientific research skills to produce a Scientific Research Report generally acceptable for publication. Students propose and develop a research question, formulate a hypothesis and develop evidence-based responses to create their Scientific Research Report which is supported by a scientific Research Portfolio.
The four module integrate the skills of Working Scientifically within the course content to form the framework for the Scientific Research Project.
Content
Year 12
The Year 12 course consists of four modules.
Module 1 The Foundations of Scientific Thinking
Module 2 The Scientific Research Proposal
Module 3 The Data, Evidence and Decisions
Module 4 The Scientific Research Report
Note: Students who have shown an achievement in, and/or aptitude for, any of the Stage 6 Science courses: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Investigating Science or Physics, in Year 11 may choose to study Science Extension in Year 12.