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 485-102 Learning Area: Science & Technology 1

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Susan Rodrigues

Semester

Year long (view timetable)

Contact

A total of 54 hours

Subject Description

Aspects of biological, earth science, physical science and technology relevant to primary school teachers; energy sources and transformations; development and application of the particle model for matter; ecological structures and biological change; structure and function in biology; introduction to the processes of investigating, designing, producing and evaluating materials, information and systems; children's understandings and explanations of natural phenomena; sources of science and technology activities.

Assessment

Written reports of workshop activities and associated reading (1000 words) (20%); a report (750 words approximately) on science and the media (15%); a report (750 words approximately) on a small-scale science activity with a small group of children (15%); a one and a half hour exam (50%).

Hurdle requirement: To gain a pass in this subject, students must obtain a minimum of 50% in the final examination.

Prescribed Texts

  • Board of Studies, Curriculum and Standards Framework: Science and Technology Board of Studies. 1995.


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