Overview
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Offerings
MURDOCH-S2E-EXT-2019-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2E-INT-2019-ONGOING
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Learning activities
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Learning outcomes
1.
Critique claims made on the basis of their scientific validity, reliability and coherence to the wider body of scientific knowledge.
2.
Use accepted chemical models and concepts to explain the properties, changes and uses of substances.
3.
Understand the principles and concepts used to explain the transfer of energy in systems.
4.
Describe the role of cycles in earth science.
5.
Develop and execute a scientific investigation that is a fair test.
Assessments
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Additional information
Unit content:
* Thinking and Working Scientifically * Scientific Thought * Measuring and Gathering Data * Particles, States and Classification of Matter * Observations & Inferences * Chemical Reactions * What is Energy? * Light Energy * Electrical Energy * Thermodynamics * Tectonic Plates * Earth Science in Western Australia * Cycles
Other notes:
Primary teacher education students may seek credit (meaning that another Part I unit of the same point value will be necessary) if they have completed ATAR physics and chemistry with an average of more than 65%. Students need to consult their Academic Chair to gain this credit.