Reviewed the various content descriptions and some specific elaborations. The integrated studies unit 'Discovery' in Y9 was also discussed regarding components of the Science curriculum that may be covered within other domains. It is proposed to speak with those within the 'Discovery' team to clarify the current curriculum that is covered.
Science / Levels 7 and 8 / Science Understanding / Biological sciences
Science / Levels 9 and 10 / Science Understanding / Biological sciences
It was proposed that at least in Y7&8 each broad topic area of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science and Physics would be taught for a single term each, incorporating the varied content descriptions.
Also proposed to offer selective Science electives in semester 2 of Y10 for students to mitigate the reduced engagement within some students in the latter part of the year.
Great summary of what we did Nigel.
ReplyDeleteI would also add, that there were lots of discussions on impacts of moving Light and Sound into year 8 course - from year 9 - how we ensure the current yr 8 kids don't miss out - may have to squeeze it in at the end of the year.
even though we are concentrating on the year 7 and 8 courses - it has been valuable to look at the F-10 course from yr 7-10. This has caused lots of discussion on how the year 10 course is currently structured and a look at a new way to teach year 10's - do we have to have year long subjects..could they be placed in semester unit - and have more elective units in year 10 - students start to specialise - allows teachers and students to follow more their passion subjects.
Possibility of chatting to Curric Review Team.