Investigating science
Module guides, sample programs, teaching activities, sample assessment tasks and exam questions and general resources assisting you in preparing programs, units of work and lesson plans.
The investigating science course is multidisciplinary and develops students' abilities to engage with scientific processes to investigate personal, community and global scientific issues.
Investigating Science is designed for all students and may be differentiated to suit school contexts. . The course promotes active inquiry and the planning and conducting of evidence-based investigations. It provides opportunities for problem-solving and making informed scientific decisions. Students engage in examples and situations that relate to biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics. The Investigating Science course is designed to complement the study of other science disciplines and provides additional opportunities for students to develop capability and capacity in critical thinking, problem-solving and develop and communicate evidence-based arguments and make informed decisions.
Module resources Year 11
- Module 1 depth study sample timeline scaffold (docx 44.23 KB)
- Module 1 cause and effect observing depth study (docx 52.5 KB)
- Module 1 observations (docx 60.43 KB)
- Module 1 observations as evidence (docx 57.36 KB)
- Module 1 depth study observations pH (docx 48.97 KB)
- Module 1 role of observations (docx 69.83 KB)
- Module 1 student portfolio (docx 48.12 KB)
- Module 1 peer evaluation (docx 44.39 KB)
- Module 3 assessment notification model (docx 49.23 KB)
- Module 4 depth study (docx 53.42 KB)
- Module 4 depth study ideas (docx 44.73 KB)
- Module 4 theories and laws (docx 66.63 KB)
- Module 1 guide (docx 2.06 MB)
Module resources Year 12
- Module 5 guide (docx 284.85 KB)
- Module 5 6 and 7 assessment task fact or fallacy (docx 57.67 KB)
- Module 6 guide (docx 762.46 KB)
- Module 6 assessment oral presentation (docx 107.68 KB)
- Module 6 technologies unit (docx 59.92 KB)
- Module 7 guide (docx 251.89 KB)
- Module 7 fact or fallacy unit (docx 61.74 KB)
- Module 8 guide (docx 541.01 KB)
- Module 8 unit plan (docx 62.03 KB)
- Module 8 science and society depth study (docx 48.36 KB)
- Year 12 modules Problem Set (docx 1.06 MB)
General resources
- Implementing the Investigating Science syllabus (docx 43.28 KB)
- Evaluating scientific data Stage 4 to 6 (docx 253.85 KB)
- Evaluating scientific investigation abridged (docx 69.33 KB)
- Indigenous perspectives (docx 55.94 KB)
- Inspired scientific thinking (docx 43.94 KB)
- Investigation planning sheet (docx 43.33 KB)
- Resource links (docx 112.9 KB)
- Risk analysis table (docx 44.32 KB)
- Self assessment strategy met not met I noticed (docx 52.14 KB)
- Student reflection science investigations (docx 148.27 KB)
- Working scientifically skills checklist (docx 45.0 KB)
Syllabus
Please note:
Syllabus outcomes and content descriptors from Investigating Science Stage 6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2017.