Science is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10.
Science 7-10 provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real-world problems. Science emphasises the skills for working scientifically, as well as critical and creative thinking to address scientific issues.
In Years 11 and 12, students can choose from different science disciplines, including:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Investigating Science
- Physics.
In Year 12, students who are studying at least one other science subject may also choose to study Science Extension.
Students at Matraville Sports High School develop skills, knowledge and understanding through applying the processes of Working Scientifically. Students develop understanding of the importance of scientific evidence in enabling them as individuals, and as part of the community to make informed, responsible decisions about the use and influence of science and technology on their lives.
Students actively engage individually and together in scientific inquiry. They plan and conduct investigations, identify questions, make predictions based on scientific knowledge, and draw evidence-based conclusions from their investigations. Students develop their understanding of scientific ideas and concepts, and their skills in critical thinking and problem-solving. They gain experience in making evidence-based decisions and in communicating their understanding and viewpoints.
Science is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10 and provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real-world problems.
In years 11 and 12, students can choose from different science disciplines, including, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Investigating Science, Physics. In Year 12, students who are studying at least one other science subject may also choose to study Science Extension.
Life skill courses are available for students to choose from different science disciplines.
For more information see Science year 7-10 Syllabus and Science Stage 6.
