Earth and Environmental Science
Earth and Environmental Sciences learning area contacts:
- Ian Wilson : +61 8 9273 6788 | Ian.Wilson@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
This ATAR course explores our planet as a dynamic global system involving interactions between the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and the biosphere. A multidisciplinary approach, including geological and environmental sciences, encourages students to be curious about the world around them and to apply scientific principles to develop a balanced view of the benefits and challenges presented by the utilisation of resources. Management of environmental issues is explored, with students having opportunities to discuss issues and draw evidence-based conclusions. Students conduct practical investigations and have the opportunity to participate in field-based excursions that encourage them to apply what they have learnt in class to real world situations. This course provides an understanding of the minerals and energy industry and its contribution to Western Australia’s economy.
- Years 11 and 12 Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions
- Also available in Word Format
- Types of science inquiry investigations
- Also available in Word Format
SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (328.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:45pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (290.9 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (412.2 KB) Last updated: 19 Aug 2020 10:42am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (178.5 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from January 1, 2022) (790.5 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2021 9:53am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from January 1, 2022) (185.9 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Examination Materials- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (432.6 KB) Last updated: 23 Aug 2019 9:33am
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (348.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (515.8 KB) Last updated: 23 Aug 2019 9:39am
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (375.6 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (486.4 KB) Last updated: 23 Aug 2019 9:34am
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (353.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (434.3 KB) Last updated: 17 Oct 2019 12:25pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (345.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (491.3 KB) Last updated: 17 Oct 2019 12:21pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (362.9 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (509.3 KB) Last updated: 17 Oct 2019 12:21pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (356.8 KB)
- 2021 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (599.8 KB) Last updated: 27 Apr 2022 9:12am
- 2021 Examination (2.3 MB) Last updated: 28 Feb 2022 9:55am
- 2021 Summary examination report for candidates (113.0 KB) Last updated: 06 Apr 2022 7:00am
- 2021 Marking key (3.0 MB) Last updated: 28 Feb 2022 9:55am
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The Year 11 General Earth and Environmental course will be part of the Syllabus Delivery Audit in 2022. Please see the handbook below for further information.
This General course encourages students to develop their scientific skills of curiosity, observation, collection and analysis of evidence in the context of the dynamic planet Earth. A multidisciplinary approach, including geological and environmental sciences, encourages students to be curious about the world around them and to apply scientific principles to develop a balanced view of the benefits and challenges presented by the utilisation of resources. Sustainable management of resource use and its effects on the environment are a focus.
Students conduct practical investigations and have the opportunity to participate in field-based excursions that encourage them to apply what they have learnt in class to real world situations and ecosystems. This course provides an understanding of the minerals and energy industry and its contribution to Western Australia’s economy.
- Types of science inquiry investigations
- Also available in Word Format
SyllabusGrading- General Syllabus Year 11 (295.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:20pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 (282.9 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (314.0 KB) Last updated: 10 May 2018 11:43am
- General Syllabus Year 12 (157.6 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (238.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:29pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (351.1 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (495.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:37pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (540.0 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (271.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Jul 2020 11:33am
- General Year 12 sample course outline (351.2 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (239.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:47pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.3 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (332.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:34pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (395.3 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (426.9 KB) Last updated: 15 Feb 2022 11:52am
- General Year 11 sample course outline (349.8 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (315.0 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:43am
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 EES General EST Unit 3 content (311.1 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:47pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (313.7 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:49pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (176.2 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (151.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:39pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (156.8 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (175.1 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:27am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample EST (307.8 KB)
- General sample EST (196.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:37am
- General sample EST marking key (322.7 KB)
- General sample EST marking key (194.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:37am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.