Stage 1 Earth & Environmental Science
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Students critically examine the scientific evidence for the origin of life, linking this with their understanding of the evolution of the earth’s hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Students review evidence from the fossil record that demonstrates the interrelationships between major changes in the earth’s systems and the evolution and extinction of organisms. They investigate how the distribution and viability of life on earth influences, and is influenced by, the earth’s systems.
Students consider a range of the earth hazards that illustrate the dynamic nature of the Earth’s systems.
By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of aspects of:
- Turbulent Earth
- Composition of the geosphere, processes of the geosphere
- The Earth's Atmosphere
- The importance of the Hydrosphere
- The Biosphere
Assessment components include a test, Science as a Human Endeavour essay, practical report and a semester examination.
Stage 2 Earth and Environmental Science (proposed for 2026).
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