Stage 1 Earth and Environmental Science
Stage 1 Earth and Environmental Science (S1)
Students in Stage 1 Earth & Environmental Study (Semester 1) will initially study the Earth's Atmosphere, focusing on its composition and functions. They will then explore the Importance of the Hydrosphere, understanding water's role in Earth's systems. Lastly, they will study the Biosphere, examining the interactions between living organisms and their environments.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: One Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Prerequisites: C for 2 Semesters 10 Science
Contact Person: oliwia.derda@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/earth-and-environmental-science/stage-1
Topic Overview
- The Earth’s atmosphere
- Importance of the hydrosphere
- Biosphere
Assessment Overview
Skills and Application Task (40%)
- Biosphere Test
- Human Impact on Natural Ecosystems Task
Investigations Folio (60%)
- Brukunga Mine Investigation
- Water Sustainability SHE Task
Stage 1 Earth and Environmental Science (S2)
Students in Stage 1 Earth & Environmental Study (Semester 2) will initially study Turbulent Earth, focusing on natural disasters and geological activity. They will then explore the Composition of the Geosphere, understanding the Earth's layers and materials. Finally, they will study Processes in the Geosphere, examining the dynamic systems and cycles within the Earth.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: One Semester
SACE Credits: 10 credits
Prerequisites: C for 2 Semesters 10 Science
Contact Person: oliwia.derda@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/earth-and-environmental-science/stage-1
Topic Overview
- Turbulent Earth
- Composition of the geosphere
- Processes in the geosphere
Assessment Overview
Skills and Application Task (25%)
- Geology & Rock Identification Test
Investigations Folio (75%)
- Urban Land Design Practical Investigation
- Earth Hazard SHE Task
- Albedo Investigation