Year: 12 (Stage 2) – Elective
Length: Full Year (20 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Emilie Hooper
Recommended Background: Stage 1 Chemistry (Full year: minimum B grade average).
Content: Students develop and extend their understanding of how the physical world is chemically constructed, the interaction between human activities, the environment and how humans make use of the planet’s resources. Students study examples of how scientific understanding is dynamic, develops with new evidence, which may involve the application of new technologies. Students consider examples of benefits and risks of chemical knowledge to the wider community, along with the capacity of chemical knowledge to inform public debate on social and environmental issues. Students will make informed decisions about interacting with, modifying nature, and explore options such as green or sustainable chemistry, seeking to reduce the environmental impact of chemical products and processes. Students develop the skills that enable them to be questioning, reflective, and critical thinkers; investigate and explain phenomena around them; and explore strategies and possible solutions to address major challenges now and in the future such as energy use, global food supply, and sustainable food production. Students use a range of understanding, inquiry, scientific thinking skills that encourage and inspire them to contribute their own solutions to current and future problems and challenges, pursue future pathways, including in medical or pharmaceutical research, pharmacy, chemical engineering, and innovative product design.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (30%)
- Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Task (40%)
- Assessment Type 3: Exam (30%)
Additional Charges: A fee applies to participate in this subject in addition to the CHS Materials and Service charges.
This fee is for purchasing a Chemistry Workbook / Textbook and approximate cost is $55.00.
The purchase of a Stage 2 Chemistry Revision Guide is highly recommended and the approximate cost is $33.00.
Students may opt to purchase their own personalised laboratory coat (personal protective clothing) as a form of CHS memorabilia for approximately $50.00, if they so choose.