Stage 1 Scientific Studies
Stage 1 Scientific Studies (S1)
Students in Stage 1 Scientific Studies (Semester 1) will study Kitchen Science, Science Inquiry Skills, and Collaborative Inquiry. They will engage in tasks on Scientific Data Analysis and Interpretation, where they interpret data and evaluate claims, and design and conduct an investigation on the 10 Second Rule, analyzing contamination levels. The course also includes studying new wound care techniques through the Wound Sterility SHE Task. Additionally, students will participate in a Collaborative Investigation titled "Party Fun."
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/scientific-studies/support-materials/subject-operational-information/stage-1
Topic Overview
- Kitchen Science
- Science Inquiry Skills
- Collaborative Inquiry
Assessment Overview
Inquiry Folio (70%)
- Scientific Data Analysis and Interpretation
- 10 Second Rule Design task
- Wound Sterility – SHE Task
Collaborative Investigation (30%)
- Party Fun
Stage 1 Scientific Studies (S2)
Students in Stage 1 Scientific Studies (Semester 2) will study forensic science, focusing on Science Inquiry Skills, Crime Scene Investigation, Fingerprinting, and Working Scientifically. They will learn about fingerprint collection and comparison, and design experiments on blood spatter analysis. The course will also explore new technologies in forensic science and their societal impacts. Additionally, students will engage in a Collaborative Investigation.
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/scientific-studies/support-materials/subject-operational-information/stage-1
Topic Overview
- Science Inquiry Skills
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Fingerprinting
- Working Scientifically
Assessment Overview
Inquiry Folio (70%)
- Fingerprint Collection Analysis and Comparison
- Deconstruction and Design Practical – Blood Spatter
- Forensic Science SHE Task
Collaborative Investigation (30%)
- Forensic Investigation