Module 4 – Theories and laws

In this Year 11 module, students engage in practical and secondary investigations that are related to major theories or laws and their application. Students examine how complex models and theories often require a wide range of evidence and are developed over time.

About the Investigating science course

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
promotes active inquiry and the planning and conducting of evidence-based investigations
provides opportunities for problem-solving and making informed scientific decisions
lets students engage in examples and situations that relate to biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics
is designed to complement the study of other science disciplines
provides additional opportunities for students to develop capability and capacity in critical thinking, problem-solving and developing and communicating evidence-based arguments and making informed decisions.

Resource

Module 4 theories and laws (DOCX 68 KB)

Syllabus

Please note:

Syllabus outcomes and content descriptors from Investigating Science Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2021.

Investigating science – Module 4 – Depth study task

Year 11 – Investigating Science – students are to develop an inquiry question based on an established theory or law and research how diverse phenomena have been unified to develop the theory or law up to the present day.

Investigating science – Module 4 – Depth study ideas

Year 11 – Investigating science – A supporting resource detailing skill outcomes for depth studies. Ideas are provided for the outcomes for teachers to set potential tasks and how students can engage with the outcomes and skill descriptors.