Aim and objectives

Aim

The study of Earth and Environmental Science in Stage 6 enables students to develop an appreciation and understanding of geological and environmental concepts that help explain the changing face of the Earth over time. Through applying Working Scientifically skills processes, the course aims to examine how earth and environmental science models and practices are used and developed.

Objectives

Skills

Students:

• develop skills in applying the processes of Working Scientifically.

Knowledge and understanding

Year 11 students:

• develop knowledge and understanding of the Earth's systems
• develop knowledge and understanding of the Earth's processes and human impacts.

Year 12 students:

• develop knowledge and understanding of the evolving Earth
• develop knowledge and understanding of the impacts of living on the Earth.

Values and attitudes

Students:

• develop positive, informed values and attitudes towards earth and environmental science
• recognise the importance and relevance of earth and environmental science in their lives
• recognise the influence of economic, political and societal impacts on the development of scientific knowledge
• develop an appreciation of the influence of imagination and creativity in scientific research.