Earth and Environmental Science
Earth and Environmental Science learning area contacts:
- Ian Wilson : +61 8 9273 6788 | Ian.Wilson@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Agricultural Science and Technology ATAR course enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to the sustainable use of resources for a wide variety of agricultural production systems. Students explore, analyse and understand the ways that people manage natural resources, such as plants, animals, soil and water, to meet global societal needs. Students will also explore how new developments in science and technology can increase productivity, efficiency and sustainability whilst responding to evolving domestic and global demands.
- Types of science inquiry investigations
- Also available in Word Format
What's changingSyllabus- ATAR Year 12 What's changing - General capabilities (380.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Oct 2025 4:27pm
- ATAR Year 12 What's changing - General capabilities (318.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Oct 2025 4:27pm
- ATAR Year 12 What's changing - Rationale and Aims (394.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Oct 2025 4:27pm
- ATAR Year 12 What's changing - Rationale and Aims (316.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Oct 2025 4:27pm
Grading Support Materials- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2026 (604.2 KB) Last updated: 29 Jan 2026 2:23pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2026 (398.9 KB) Last updated: 29 Jan 2026 2:23pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (395.7 KB) Last updated: 01 Feb 2024 2:42pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (187.2 KB) Last updated: 01 Feb 2024 2:42pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from January 2026 (637.8 KB) Last updated: 25 Aug 2025 1:34pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from January 2026 (403.9 KB) Last updated: 25 Aug 2025 1:34pm
- ATAR Year 12 Summary of minor syllabus changes for 2026 (155.8 KB) Last updated: 25 Aug 2025 1:34pm
- ATAR Year 12 Summary of minor syllabus changes for 2026 (26.9 KB) Last updated: 25 Aug 2025 1:34pm
Examination Materials- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (381.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38am
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (212.3 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38am
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (432.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (348.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (515.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (375.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (304.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Apr 2025 3:32pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (360.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Apr 2025 3:35pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (434.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (345.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (491.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (362.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (509.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (356.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- 2025 Summary examination report for candidates (273.2 KB) Last updated: 19 Mar 2026 2:28pm
- 2025 Examination (1.3 MB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2026 2:46pm
- 2025 Marking Key (1.4 MB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2026 2:46pm
- ATAR Year 12 Sample planning sheet (53.6 KB) Last updated: 06 Mar 2026 11:26am
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations