Year 7 · Science · Science as a human endeavour

AC9S7H03

examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may impact on society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic considerations

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The rest of Science as a human endeavour in Year 7.

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Where AC9S7H03 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Year 7.

1. Year 6AC9S6H01examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
2. Year 6AC9S6H02investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions
3. Year 8AC9S8H01explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge
4. Year 8AC9S8H02investigate how cultural perspectives and world views influence the development of scientific knowledge
5. Year 8AC9S8H03examine how proposed scientific responses to contemporary issues may impact on society and explore ethical, environmental, social and economic considerations
6. Year 8AC9S8H04explore the role of science communication in informing individual viewpoints and community policies and regulations