Human Biology
Human Biology learning area contacts:
- Julie Weber : +61 8 9273 6381 | Julie.Weber@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Human Biology ATAR course gives students a chance to explore what it is to be human—how the human body works, the origins of human variation, inheritance in humans, the evolution of the human species and population genetics. Through their investigations, students research new discoveries that increase our understanding of human dysfunction, treatments and preventative measures.
Practical tasks are an integral part of this course and develop a range of laboratory skills; for example, biotechnology techniques. Students learn to evaluate risks and benefits to make informed decisions about lifestyle and health topics, such as diet, alternative medical treatments, use of chemical substances and the manipulation of fertility.
SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (361.4 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 2:31pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (299.8 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (458.6 KB) Last updated: 30 Nov 2018 1:33pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (179.3 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 during 2016/17.
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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 (241.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:28pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (354.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (530.1 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (402.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:00pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (359.0 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (263.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:31pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (354.4 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (260.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:42pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (712.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (489.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:19pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (355.4 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (251.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
- 2018 Front cover Human Biology examination (241.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Aug 2018 10:41am
- 2017 Examination (1.3 MB) Last updated: 17 Jan 2018 5:33pm
- 2017 Examination - Acknowledgement variation (137.1 KB) Last updated: 17 Jan 2018 5:33pm
- 2017 Summary examination report for candidates (412.5 KB) Last updated: 23 Feb 2018 3:56pm
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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.
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General
The Human Biology General course gives students a chance to explore how the human body works. Students focus on bones, muscles, nerves and hormones, and how they maintain the body to act in a coordinated manner. The causes and spread of disease and how humans respond to invading pathogens are studied, as well as the role of males and females in the process of reproduction.
Students investigate the body systems through real or virtual dissections and practical examination of cells, organs and systems. They research contemporary treatments for dysfunctions of the body systems and are encouraged to use ICT to interpret and communicate their findings in a variety of ways. Second-hand data is used to investigate transmission of diseases from a historical perspective and recent global incidences.
SyllabusGrading- General Syllabus Year 11 (284.5 KB) Last updated: 01 Aug 2017 5:39pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 (288.3 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (383.5 KB) Last updated: 10 May 2018 11:45am
- General Syllabus Year 12 (190.7 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 during 2016/17.
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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 (354.1 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (236.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:44pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (668.3 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (606.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:26pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (361.0 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (258.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:36pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (237.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (349.1 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (823.2 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (577.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:24pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (354.7 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (251.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:18pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (193.4 KB) Last updated: 21 Sep 2018 8:08am
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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 (163.8 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.
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (160.5 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (186.8 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:29am
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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.