• Length of Study: Semester 1
• Number of SACE Credits: 10
  
• Pre-Requisite Information: Desirable Knowledge: At least a C grade in Year 10 Science
  

Subject Overview

Science inquiry skills and science as a human endeavour are integral to students’ learning in this subject and are interwoven through their science understanding. In their study of Biology, students extend their understanding of the nature of living things, as well as of the interactions of those living things with members of the same species, members of other species, and the environment. Students develop and extend their inquiry skills, including in designing and undertaking investigations, and collecting and analysing primary and secondary data. They interpret and evaluate data, and synthesise and use evidence to construct and justify conclusions.

Students undertake study in Stage 1 Biology A through the following topics:

• Cells and Microorganisms
• Multicellular Organisms

Assessment

Stage 1 assessment is comprised of 100% school-based assessment. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

• Assessment Type 1: Folio (50%)
• Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (50%)

Examination:

• This subject has a 130 minute online examination at the end of the semester.