Earth and Environmental Science
Earth and Environmental Sciences learning area contacts:
- Joy Cicchini : +61 8 9273 6788 | Joy.Cicchini@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.
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 (290.5 KB) Last updated: 20 Jul 2017 11:52am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (178.1 KB)
Support Materials-
The grading teacher resources include the grade descriptions and annotated student work samples. The annotated student work samples are currently being developed and will be progressively uploaded.
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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 (234.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:47pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (352.0 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (387.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (313.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:28pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (357.5 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (253.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:35pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.4 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (235.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:10pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (369.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (285.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:36pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (354.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (259.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:38pm
- 2018 Examination (5.1 MB) Last updated: 08 Feb 2019 3:13pm
- 2018 Marking key (1.5 MB) Last updated: 08 Feb 2019 3:13pm
- 2018 Acknowledgement variation (136.0 KB) Last updated: 08 Feb 2019 3:14pm
- 2018 Summary examination report for candidates (170.2 KB) Last updated: 18 Mar 2019 3:48pm
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
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.
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-
The grading teacher resources include the grade descriptions and annotated student work samples. The annotated student work samples are currently being developed and will be progressively uploaded.
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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 2019- 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 (540.0 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (495.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:37pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (353.1 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (245.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:43pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.3 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (239.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:47pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (395.3 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (332.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:34pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (352.3 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (243.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:58pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (176.2 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
- 2019 EST Strong student sample (3.2 MB) Last updated: 16 Aug 2019 3:06pm
- 2019 EST Strong sample marks collection sheet (122.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Aug 2019 3:06pm
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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
- 2016 General externally set tasks (available early October 2015)
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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.