The Science faculty at
Modbury High School aims to develop an understanding of
the role of science and technology together with
scientific and technological skills.
Modbury High School is
proud of the achievements of our students in science.
Year 12 results are consistently above state averages.
This is the culmination of a strong science program from
year 8 to year 12.
Science World is the
text used in years 8 to10. It strongly reinforces both
the teaching of key science concepts and very well
supports the development of scientific literacy when
used in conjunction with the support workbooks.
In year 8 the
students are placed in mixed ability groups in line with
their home group, but in year 9 and 10 they are streamed
into groupings of similar ability. Students in year 8
and nine take science for the whole year. In year 10
students must complete at least one semester of science,
but can elect to take a second semester called Science
Extension. This is strongly advised for students who
intend taking physics or chemistry in stage 1.
Students in SACE Stage 1
can choose from Physics, Chemistry and Biology, which
are all pre PES subjects, or Contemporary Issues and
Science, which can be continued in stage 2.
Students are
encouraged to enter a range of competitions including
The Australian Schools Science Competition, the national
Chemistry Quiz, RACI Chemical Analysis Competition and
the SASTA Oliphant Awards. Other opportunities are
advertised for interested and able science students,
including the National Youth Science Forum, Siemen’s
Science Experience for students about to enter year 10,
Rio Tinto Science Olympiads and the CSIRO Student
Research Scheme.
We place considerable
emphasis on practical work and are very fortunate in
having six extremely well equipped laboratories. We
encourage the use of computers for research and support
for practical skills in science. We have an excellent
range of computer interface and data logging devices
that are useful for physics, chemistry and biology. We
have modern kits for teaching about electricity and
electronics. We have also introduced Lego robotics to
provide opportunities for designing and testing
solutions to practical problems.
Our experienced and
excellent teaching staff will welcome students into a
positive learning environment in science.
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SCIENCE |
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The
following represent the minimum requirements for
study of science subjects
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YEAR 8 |
YEAR 9 |
YEAR 10 |
YEAR 11 |
YEAR 12 |
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
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Science |
Science |
Science |
Biology |
Biology
(HESS General) |
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-compulsory |
-compulsory
In year 9
students are placed in classes based upon
ability levels determined in year 8. It is
possible to shift between these levels during
the year based upon performance and commitment. |
-compulsory for
one semester.
Students who
wish to go on to Physics or Chemistry in year 11
(Stage 1) must also choose a second semester of
science at year 10 (Science Extension).
To select this
option students must achieve C grades in both
semesters of Advanced Science in year 9.
Students who
only complete a single semester will either
choose Biology or Integrated Science or no
science at Stage 1. |
Advanced Science
C grade or Standard Science B grade. |
C in both exam
and continuous assessment for any one unit of
Stage 1 Biology, Chemistry or Physics
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Chemistry |
Chemistry
(HESS General) |
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Two semesters of
year 10 science, with C grade in both semesters
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C+ or better in
Stage 1 Chemistry in both exam and continuous
assessment in both semesters
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Physics |
Physics
(HESS General) |
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Two semesters of
year 10 science, with C grade in both semesters
and
year 10 Advanced
Mathematics C grade
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C+ in Stage 1
Physics in both semesters
and
Stage 1
Mathematics Studies 1, 2 and 3
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Contemporary
Issues and Science |
Contemporary
Issues and Science
(HESS
Restricted) |
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C grade in
science |
Need some
science at Stage 1 |
