08 Science

Year 8:  Full Year / 2 Semesters / Science

Australian Curriculum Website:  https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/science/year-8

Recommended Background: This compulsory Science course is the first opportunity Year 8 students have in engaging with this subject at Heathfield High School providing an introductory appreciation of the processes of Science.

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

As a foundation for a lifelong appreciation of the world around us and how it works, students cycle through various areas of study to gain an appreciation for the different facets of science. Students also gain an understanding of the interaction between science and society by investigating how scientific knowledge has changed peoples’ understanding of the world and how solutions to contemporary issues can be found using science and technology. This course provides significant opportunity for integrated learning to occur throughout the year.


Topics covered in this course include:

The history, development, use and nature of science in the following topics.

  • cells, organs and organ systems
  • elements, compounds and mixtures
  • energy transfers and transformations
  • physical and chemical changes in reactions
  • plate tectonics
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ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the Science Australian Curriculum achievement standards.


These may include options such as:

  • practicals/investigations
  • research tasks or projects (group or individual)
  • topic tests

Additional Information

Various excursion opportunities may be offered to students which may incur additional costs.

Last updated: June 2023