Marine and Maritime Studies
Marine and Maritime Studies learning area contacts:
- Todd Wallace : +61 8 9273 6792 | Todd.Wallace@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.
- Years 11 and 12 Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions
- Also available in Word Format
- Types of science inquiry investigations
- Also available in Word Format
SyllabusGrading- 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)
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- 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)
- 2022 MMS Examination Front Cover (301.2 KB) Last updated: 26 Aug 2022 7:13am
- 2021 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (599.8 KB) Last updated: 27 Apr 2022 9:12am
- 2021 Examination (626.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Feb 2022 1:52pm
- 2021 Summary examination report for candidates (139.9 KB) Last updated: 06 Apr 2022 7:00am
- 2021 Marking key (1.4 MB) Last updated: 28 Feb 2022 1:52pm
- 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- 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)
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 2023- 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 2022- 2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (183.8 KB) Last updated: 21 Sep 2022 3:40pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (311.6 KB) Last updated: 20 May 2022 3:03pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 MMS General EST Unit 3 content (326.5 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:48pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (310.8 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:50pm
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 http://senior-secondary.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 http://senior-secondary.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 http://senior-secondary.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 http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.