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Welcome to the Science Learning Area at Shenton College. The Science Department is a vibrant and enthusiastic team made up of teachers with many diverse and unique interests. The common theme within the Dept. however is that we are all dedicated to providing an interesting and successful course in Science for your children.
These teachers include in the Senior School. Dana Perks, Paul Baktich, David Thompson, KC Lee, Murray Thomas, Rob Boekelaar, Kim Bedworth, Matthew Dhue and David Stanley. The Middle School teachers include Dr.Ben Toohey, Warwick Matthews, Stan Morgillo and Max McFarlane. Each teacher is a specialist in her/his field of science and brings to the classroom an enthusiasism and passion for the subject.
It is very important for us in Science that we have parental support for what we do in the classroom with your support means that ensure your child is properly you equipped for lessons, meets deadlines for assignment work, is encouraged at home to carry out sufficient study and understand the implications of undesirable behaviour in the classroom.
Your childs teacher is freely accessible and can be contacted by email or phoning the school on 9488 2100 and leaving a message on the teachers voice mail.
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10 Science 1
Senior School / Year 10 (10SCI1)
World Around Us
This course has an environmental science focus. From water to the Earth, up to the skies and on to the stars – we begin to appreciate our fragile planet.Just Genes
Why are members of the same family similar in appearance? This course explores why we look the way we do and how our genes affect our everyday life.Science Enrichment
Science activities and investigations that develop the Course content and respond to the interests of the students and staff. -
10 Science 2
Senior School / Year 10 (10SCI2)
Biology
This course explains how characteristics can be inherited and how changes in individuals can lead to changes in populations. This course covers:
• The role of DNA as the blueprint of life
• An explanation of inherited features
• A look at genetic disorders
• Genetic engineering
• How a population changes its characteristics over time
Success in this course is needed for enrolment in Y11 Courses: Biological Sciences 2A/2B and Human Biological Sciences 2A/2B.Chemistry
This course covers important chemical changes and related environmental and social issues with a focus on investigating scientifically. It involves a major investigation of students’ own choice. Practical work covers many chemical reactions and the impact of chemistry on the environment. Outstanding students can continue to Chemistry 2A/2B in Year 11.Physics
This Physics course is not as demanding as the Advanced Physics course but strives to explore similar concepts. The course has a strong focus on practical work and emphasises the investigative nature of science. Outstanding students can continue to Physics 2A/2B in Year 11.Our Place in the Universe (Pathway B)
This course covers aspects of Astronomy and Earth Sciences but has a much stronger focus on how human activities affect global systems. This course provides a background for entry into Physics 2A/2B, Biological Sciences 2A/2B and Human Biological Sciences 2A/2B. -
10 Science 3
Senior School / Year 10 (10SCI3)
Advanced Chemistry
Students will study the fundamentals of chemistry and investigate the applications of these chemical principles in real world contexts. Experimental activities and quantitative calculations is emphasized in this advanced chemistry topic. Success in this course is needed for Chemistry 2A/2B.Advanced Physics
This demanding course aims through experimentation and measurement to explore some of the mysteries surrounding the flow of energy, the behaviour or moving objects, light and nuclear physics. Success in this course is needed for Physics 2A/2B.Astronomy and Earth Sciences
This course covers astronomical measurement and observation and will extend students understanding of the Universe. The course also explores the formation and early geological history of the planet and how these changes over time have shaped our world today. This course provides a background for entry into Physics 2A/2B, Biological Sciences 2A/2B and Human Biological Sciences 2A/2B.Biology
This course explains how characteristics can be inherited and how changes in individuals can lead to changes in populations. This course covers:
• The role of DNA as the blueprint of life
• An explanation of inherited features
• A look at genetic disorders
• Genetic engineering
• How a population changes its characteristics over time
Success in this course is needed for Biological Sciences 2A/2B and Human Biological Sciences 2A/2B. -
8 Science ATP/HPL
Middle School / Year 8 (8Science)
henton College
Year 8 Science – ATP and HPLWelcome to Year 8 Science! There is a lot of information here and I just ask that you read carefully, asking questions if you are unsure. Everything will become clearer once we get started. Hopefully as we get into the course you will realise that science is exciting, interesting and challenges you to do your best. Remember I am here to help you and, while we have some hard work to do, we will also have lots of fun!This year we will be covering the following topics:
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8 Science Shenton
Middle School / Year 8 (8ScienceShenton)
Shenton College
Year 8 Mainstream ScienceWelcome to Year 8 Science! There is a lot of information here and I just ask that you read carefully, asking questions if you are unsure. Everything will become clearer once we get started. Hopefully as we get into the course you will realise that science is exciting, interesting and challenges you to do your best. Remember I am here to help you and, while we have some hard work to do, we will also have lots of fun!This year we will be covering the following topics:
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9 Science Shenton
Middle School / Year 9 (9ScienceShenton)
2013 Science Assessment Grid – Year 9 Mainstream
The course and assessment items cover Science Understandings, Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry Skills.
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Biological Sciences 2A & 2B
Senior School / Year 11 (2ABIO2BBIO)
Students will explore the major ideas related to Ecosystems: biodiversity and sustainability, the functioning organism, continuity of the species and working as a biologist.
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Biology 3A & 3B
Senior School / Year 12 (3ABIO3BBIO)
The focus for 3A Biology is maintaining balance. Students understand how survival depends upon an organism’s ability to respond to changes in external and internal environments.
The focus for 3B Biology is evolution. Evolution is the single most unifying idea in biology. Natural selection and the processes leading to variation and speciation are considered as the main mechanisms of evolution.
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Chemistry 2A & 2B
Senior School / Year 11 (2ACHE2BCHE)
Chemistry, the study of matter and its interactions, is an indispensable human activity that has contributed essential knowledge and understanding of the world around us.
Chemical knowledge has enabled us to understand matter and devise processes for activities such as: cooking and preserving food; purifying air and water; recycling plastics; anaesthetising patients; creating and building computers; and communicating with others around the world about chemistry.
It has also allowed people to design and produce materials for purposes that include: transport and fuels; cosmetic and beauty products; building products; medical treatments and pharmaceuticals; and cleaning agents.
The significant achievements of chemistry stretch across every facet of our lives. However, some may come at a price if they are not used with the greatest of care. Chemical monitoring tells us that some materials, that may pose a threat to ourselves and other life forms, have entered the environment. Ongoing developments and improved understanding of chemistry can also be used to solve these problems. -
Chemistry 3A & 3B
Senior School / Year 12 (3ACHE3BCHE)
The focus for Chemistry 3A is chemical processes. Students examine relationships between concepts, models and principles, and sustainable chemical practices where industry endeavours to achieve a maximum yield at the lowest possible cost.
The focus for Chemistry 3B is chemistry and modern lifestyles. In this unit students develop understandings of complex models that underlie the study of medicines, biochemistry, fuel cells and plastics through further study of equilibrium, oxidation and reduction, and organic chemistry.
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Philosophy
The Science Learning Area provides a challenging curriculum that fosters appropriate academic and creative development. The main aims of the Science Department are to generate a positive attitude towards Science and an understanding of the principles involved.
This is to ensure that our students are Science literate and able to understand the rapidly Scientific and Technological world that they are soon to embark on.
Our philosophies are facilitated by extending the students with a creative and motivating curriculum.
Students are encouraged to enter into project work, excursions, camps, competitions and participation in science awards such as the Science Talent Search and the Petroleum Club Competitions.
Students who enter into these events have had great success in previous years.
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