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BIOLOGY
STAGE 1

LOCAL DELIVERY TO EYRE PENINSULA SCHOOLS

BIOLOGY

DELIVERY SCHOOL: CUMMINS AREA SCHOOL

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION FOR STAGE 1:

The study of Biology is constructed around inquiry into and application of understanding the diversity of life as it has evolved, the structure and function of living things, and how they interact with their own and other species and their environments.

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The topics for Stage 1 Biology are:

TOPIC 1

Cells & Microorganisms

TOPIC 2

Infectious Diseases

TOPIC 3

Multicellular organisms

TOPIC 4

Biodiversity & Ecosystem dynamics

BIOLOGY

Plant Biologist

ASSESSMENT

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 1 Biology:


School Assessment (70%)

  • Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio

  • Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks.

 

For a 10-credit subject, students provide evidence of their learning through three or four assessments.

Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%.

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Students complete:

  • at least one practical investigation

  • one investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour

  • at least one skills and applications task.

LOCAL DELIVERY

Period of delivery  | Semester 1 and Semester 2 (2 x 10 units)

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Delivery Method:   

  • At least two weekly video conferences using Microsoft Teams

  • At least four 100 minute visits per year to complete practicals and revision

  • Flipped Learning delivered via Microsoft Teams

  • Text/workbook will be supplied by teacher.

 

Intervention Support

  • Continuous assessment will be available through Teams

  • If an assessment task does not meet the minimum C- level, or a draft is not submitted by draft deadline, the teacher will communicate with the parents/caregivers and home school contact to negotiate support strategies.

 

Reporting

  • Students can monitor continuous progress through Microsoft Teams.

  • Reports will be provided in line with delivery school processes and timelines.

 

Prerequisites

  • It is recommended that the student has achieved a C or better in Year 10 Science

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Technical requirements 

  • Laptop with working camera and Microsoft Teams installed.

  • Microphone/headphones.

  • A scientific or graphics calculator.

  • Electronic drawing device (touchscreen with pen or Wacom tablet) – limited supply of Wacom tablets available for loan if needed.

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LD Delivery school policies relevant to receiving school/student

  • Deadline and Plagiarism policies in line with SACE Expectations.

Sea Sponges

LOCAL DELIVERY

Eyre Peninsula schools with senior secondary enrolments have made a commitment to offer subjects including SACE and VET to students from other sites across the Eyre Peninsula. This is referred to as Local Delivery. Local Delivery provides students in all schools across the Eyre Peninsula access to a wider range of subjects than what is physically available at their own school.

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