Marine and Maritime Studies
Marine and Maritime Studies learning area contacts:
- Allan Knight : +61 8 9273 6792 | Allan.Knight@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR course provides students with opportunities to engage in unique theoretical and practical learning experiences, and to equip them with a broad range of skills and knowledge. Students study oceanography concepts to develop a strong understanding of the interdependence between components of the marine environment; conduct research into the safe and sustainable management of the oceans’ resources; and are also introduced to the world of maritime archaeology. As well, nautical craft and hull design features, and maritime history and archaeology, are investigated.
- Types of science inquiry investigations
- Also available in Word Format
SyllabusGrading Support Materials- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (362.9 KB) Last updated: 08 Dec 2017 2:39pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (296.2 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (572.8 KB) Last updated: 19 Aug 2020 10:46am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (294.5 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (544.3 KB) Last updated: 17 Aug 2023 12:57pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (515.5 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2024 (156.9 KB) Last updated: 17 Aug 2023 1:00pm
- ATAR Year 12 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2024 (24.2 KB)
Examination Materials- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2023 1:12pm
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (238.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:28pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (353.1 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (700.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:13pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (1.4 MB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (480.6 KB) Last updated: 01 Aug 2019 3:20pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (355.5 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (451.2 KB) Last updated: 04 Nov 2019 12:48pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (561.6 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (622.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:26pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (669.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (456.9 KB) Last updated: 04 Nov 2019 12:48pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (355.5 KB)
- 2023 MMS Examination Front Cover (301.5 KB) Last updated: 24 Aug 2023 9:58am
- 2022 Summary examination report for candidates (114.3 KB) Last updated: 11 Apr 2023 7:56am
- 2022 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (671.1 KB) Last updated: 11 Apr 2023 11:44am
- 2022 Examination (942.6 KB) Last updated: 03 Mar 2023 9:30am
- 2022 Marking key (1.3 MB) Last updated: 03 Mar 2023 9:31am
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The Marine and Maritime Studies General course provides students with the opportunity to study the sea and how people interact with it. Practical learning experiences equip students with a broad range of skills and knowledge. Students develop seamanship skills, nautical skills and water-based skills. Students investigate oceanography concepts to explore the interdependence between components of the marine environment, and consider issues around the sustainable management of Western Australian fisheries.
- Types of science inquiry investigations
- Also available in Word Format
SyllabusGrading Support Materials- General Syllabus Year 11 (for teaching from 2020) (602.1 KB) Last updated: 20 Jan 2020 10:01am
- General Syllabus Year 11 (for teaching from 2020) (292.8 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from 2020) (827.1 KB) Last updated: 23 May 2022 11:54am
- General Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from 2020) (171.8 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2024- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2023 1:12pm
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (435.8 KB) Last updated: 01 Aug 2019 3:22pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (349.2 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (557.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:39pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (811.0 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (485.3 KB) Last updated: 01 Aug 2019 3:23pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (355.9 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (453.7 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 1:50pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (356.8 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (657.2 KB) Last updated: 12 Mar 2020 10:11am
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (713.8 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (506.5 KB) Last updated: 07 Jan 2020 8:35am
- General Year 11 sample course outline (362.0 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2023- 2024 General EST Unit 3 Content (281.0 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2023 8:46am
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- 2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (183.8 KB) Last updated: 21 Sep 2022 3:40pm
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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 (311.6 KB) Last updated: 20 May 2022 3:03pm
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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 MMS General EST Unit 3 content (326.5 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:48pm
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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 (310.8 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:50pm
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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 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (183.0 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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (155.2 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:40pm
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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 (158.3 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (182.0 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:42am
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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 marking key (420.3 KB)
- General sample EST marking key (262.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:38am
- General sample EST (1.0 MB)
- General sample EST (696.4 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:38am
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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.