Course Summary

Do you wonder what makes people tick? What affects their mood and behaviour? In Psychology, you will study the science of the mind and human behaviour, and be able to apply that to personal and social circumstances in everyday life. Psychology provides students with a framework for exploring the complex interactions between biological, psychological and social factors that influence human thought, emotions and behaviour. This framework applies to children, adults, families and communities in a variety of settings.

VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

Learning Activities & Assessment

• Investigate the structure and functions of the human brain and nervous system
• Develop an understanding of internal and external influences on behaviour
• Explore mental health and mental disorders
• Conduct research and psychology experiments

Course Summary

Are you worried about climate change? Interested in the interactions and interconnectedness between the natural system and the human systems. Environmental Science looks at the practices that impact land/water, energy, pollution and global change. You will investigate the extent to which we modify the environment and the consequences of these changes in local and global contexts with a focus on pollution, biodiversity, energy use and climate change; they explore the conceptual, behavioural, ethical and technological responses to these changes.

Environmental Science is recommended Year 10 Science choice for those students interested in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics.

VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

Learning Activities & Assessment

• Explore how the earth’s systems are connected through a combination of theory, research and hands-on investigation
• Conduct research investigations in relevant topics
• Design a practical investigation into a particular form of air, soil and water pollution that is of global concern and communicate the finding to others
• Develop a deeper understanding of more complex environmental science concepts and theories
• Design a major practical investigation into an area of interest that is reported in the form of a scientific poster

Course Summary

Are you interested in uncovering the ‘what’, ‘why’, and the ‘how’ of the living world at a macro and micro level? The study of Biology helps us understand humans, animals and plants and their interconnectedness. You will learn how to critically assess the strengths and limitations of science, respect evidence-based conclusions and gain an awareness of the ethical, social and political contexts of scientific endeavours.

VCE: Unit 1, Unit 2 and Unit 3 & 4 sequence available

Learning Activities & Assessment

• Explore the challenges of sustaining life through theory, research and hands-on investigation
• Conduct student-designed practical investigations into an area of interest related to the concepts taught
• Conduct an investigation into an issue related to genetics and/or reproductive science
• Develop a deeper understanding of more complex biological concepts and theories
• Conduct a student-designed practical investigation into biological that is reported in the form of a scientific poster