Science

Science is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10.

Science 7-10 provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real-world problems. Science emphasises the skills for working scientifically, as well as critical and creative thinking to address scientific issues.

In Years 11 and 12, students can choose from different science disciplines, including:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth and Environmental Science
• Investigating Science
• Physics.

In Year 12, students who are studying at least one other science subject may also choose to study Science Extension.

About the Science Faculty at Liverpool Girls High School

Courses for study

Faculty focus areas

• Making Science interesting, engaging, fun and relevant.
• Support a Year 6 transition program and work with our primary partners to build Scientific interest in our future students.
• Evaluate and refine teaching practice and programs in all years with reference to SMART data to ensure that programs address student need areas and grow their learning.

Our strategies

• Ensure that there is a practical element in all lessons that allow students to collaboratively work together.
• Project-based learning is embedded as a major strategy to engage students in their own learning.
• Excursions and incursions are used to enhance learning in a real environment giving authentic learning experiences to our students.
• HSC tutorial groups are used to supplement student learning for the HSC providing focused review and revision.
• Science Week every August promotes the importance of science as an area of study and career.
• The Environment Group allows students to learn about the environment and play an active role in being an environmentally aware and active citizen.
• Link to the university and hospital to provide authentic learning opportunities for students.
• Creating a Science Club to engage interested students in fun, practical activities outside of the scheduled class time.