Stage 1 Chemistry
SACE Stage 1 – Chemistry (Year 11)
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SACE Credits
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10 per semester
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Does this subject include an exam?
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Yes
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Prerequisite(s)
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Successful completion of Year 10 Science at a minimum C grade achievement level.
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Course Content
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The three strands of science to be integrated throughout student learning are:
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science inquiry skills
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science as a human endeavor
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science understanding
Students skills, knowledge, and understanding of these occur in the context of the six topics studied:
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Materials and their atoms
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Combinations of atoms
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Molecules
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Mixtures and solutions
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Acid and bases
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Redox reactions
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Learning Requirements
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In this subject students are expected to:
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Apply science inquiry skills to deconstruct a problem and design and conduct chemistry investigations, using appropriate procedures and safe, ethical working practices
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Obtain, record, represent, analyse, and interpret the results of chemistry investigations
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Evaluate procedures and results, and analyse evidence to formulate and justify conclusions
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Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of chemical concepts in new and familiar contexts
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Explore and understand science as a human endeavour
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Communicate knowledge and understanding of chemical concepts, using appropriate terms, conventions and representations.
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Pathways
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A full year is necessary preparation for Stage 2 Chemistry. A single or double semester of Stage 1 Chemistry is also a good foundation for Stage 2 Biology. Stage 2 Chemistry is a university prerequisite for some courses including Science, Biotechnology, Dental surgery, Chemical Engineering and Molecular Drug Design.
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