Science
Science is a compulsory study at year 10.
Strand | Unit | |
Core | Science Core Semester 1 | Core Year 10 Science |
Core | Science Options Semester 2 (Students complete one option) | Physical and Biological Science |
Biochemical Science | ||
Science in our World | ||
Accelerated | Science | VCE Biology Unit 1 & 2 |
VCE Environmental Science Unit 1 & 2 | ||
Physics Unit 1 & 2 | ||
VCE Psychology Unit 1 & 2 |
Possible pathways for studies in Science – Semester 2 options
Semester 1 - Core Science
Aim
This course is designed to provide students with a depth of science knowledge, skills and techniques to allow them to relate science to their lives and to succeed in the VCE Science Courses.
This course covers the following main areas of study:
- Research, relationships and experimental design
- Now that you have learnt it what can you do with it?
- Exploration of key concepts which are pivotal to Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science and Biology
Assessment
Practical work, research tasks and topic tests.
Semester 2 - Core Science Options
Students complete one of the options. If students are taking a VCE Accelerated Science, they must choose option 1 or 2.
Aim
The Semester 2 Core Science options have been designed to allow students to make choices based on their plans for studying VCE Science and their areas of interest. The options are intended to better prepare students for their future engagement with Science at the VCE level and beyond.
Option 1: Physical and Biological Science
Physical Science is recommended for students who intend to take one or more of the following VCE Science subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology or Environmental Science.
This option covers the following main areas of study:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Method – Student designed investigation
Option 2: Biochemical Science
Physical Science is recommended for students who intend to take one or more of the following VCE Science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Psychology or Environmental Science.
This option covers the following main areas of study:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Method – Student designed investigation
Option 3: Science in Our World
Recommended for students who do not intend to take any VCE Science subjects.
This option covers the following main areas of study:
- Students will study science related to global issues such as sustainability, space and nanotechnology.
- Student designed investigation
Assessment
Practical work, student design investigation, research tasks and topic tests.
Year 10 students can elect to study Unit 1 & 2 of the following Science subjects. The 2023 VCE Curriculum Handbook has full details of the area of study and content of each unit.
VCE Biology
VCE Environmental Science
VCE Physics
VCE Psychology