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.
- Types of science inquiry investigations
- Also available in Word Format
SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (374.3 KB) Last updated: 01 Feb 2024 2:41pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (300.8 KB)
- 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)
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- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 11:22am
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB)
- 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)
- 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)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (486.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (353.8 KB)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 2024 EES Examination Front Cover (256.0 KB) Last updated: 23 Aug 2024 9:55am
- 2023 Examination (1.6 MB) Last updated: 08 Feb 2024 1:34pm
- 2023 Acknowledgement variations (363.1 KB) Last updated: 18 Jun 2024 10:14am
- 2023 Summary examination report for candidates (147.5 KB) Last updated: 23 Apr 2024 11:28am
- 2023 Marking Key (2.7 MB) Last updated: 08 Feb 2024 1:34pm
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Marking keys for past WACE and ATAR course examinations are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The General Year 11 Earth and Environmental Science course will not be available for teaching from 2025.
The General Year 12 Earth and Environmental Science course will not be available for teaching from 2026.
The General Years 11 and 12 Science in Practice course is available for teaching from 2024 in Year 11 and 2025 in Year 12.
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 - For teaching from 2024 (351.7 KB) Last updated: 01 Feb 2024 3:01pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (289.8 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (348.3 KB) Last updated: 01 Feb 2024 3:02pm
- General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (164.1 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 2025- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 11:22am
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (238.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:52pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (351.1 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (495.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:52pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (540.0 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (271.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:52pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (351.2 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (239.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.3 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (332.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (395.3 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (426.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:40pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (349.8 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2024- 2025 General EST Unit 3 content (165.9 KB) Last updated: 18 Sep 2024 9:58am
Externally Set Task Materials 2023- 2024 General EST Unit 3 Content (315.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:36pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- 2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (219.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:10pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (315.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:32pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 EES General EST Unit 3 content (311.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:22pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (313.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:10pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (176.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:50pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (151.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:34pm
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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 https://www.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: 16 Dec 2023 2:24pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample EST (307.8 KB)
- General sample EST (196.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:37pm
- General sample EST marking key (322.7 KB)
- General sample EST marking key (194.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:37pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.