Science - ÃÛÌÒ Flinders Anglican College Leading independent co-educational school from Prep to Year 12 Tue, 27 May 2025 04:46:17 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Year 8 Science /subject/year-8-science/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:58 +0000 /subject/year-8-science/ Read More]]> Our everyday lives are surrounded by science. Scientific processes can be applied to understand the natural world, to solve problems and to develop modern technologies. A study of Science helps us all to understand and interpret the world we live in and to better cope with the inevitable changes the future will bring. The Australian Science Curriculum is divided into three strands...

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]]> Year 7 Science /subject/year-7-science/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:53 +0000 /subject/year-7-science/ Read More]]> Our everyday lives are surrounded by science. Scientific processes can be applied to understand the natural world, to solve problems and to develop modern technologies. A study of Science helps us to understand and interpret the world we live in and better cope with the inevitable changes the future will bring. The Science course allows students to experience the joy of scientific discovery and...

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]]> Senior Chemistry /subject/senior-chemistry/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:48 +0000 /subject/senior-chemistry/ Read More]]> Chemistry is the study of materials and their properties and structure. Students study atomic theory, chemical bonding, and the structure and properties of elements and compounds. They explore intermolecular forces, gases, aqueous solutions, acidity and rates of reaction. They study equilibrium processes and redox reactions. They explore organic chemistry, synthesis and design to examine the...

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]]> Senior Marine Science /subject/senior-marine-science/ /subject/senior-marine-science/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:48 +0000 /subject/senior-marine-science/ Read More]]> Marine Science provides opportunities for students to study an interdisciplinary science focusing on marine environments and the consequences of human influences on ocean resources. Students develop their understanding of oceanography. They engage with the concept of marine biology. They study coral reef ecology, changes to the reef and the connectivity between marine systems.

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]]> /subject/senior-marine-science/feed/ 0 Senior Physics /subject/senior-physics/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:48 +0000 /subject/senior-physics/ Read More]]> Physics provides opportunities for students to engage with classical and modern understandings of the universe. Students learn about the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, electricity and nuclear processes; and about the concepts and theories that predict and describe the linear motion of objects. Further, they explore how scientists explain some phenomena using an understanding of waves.

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]]> Senior Psychology /subject/senior-psychology/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:48 +0000 /subject/senior-psychology/ Read More]]> Psychology provides opportunities for students to engage with concepts that explain behaviours and underlying cognitions. Students examine individual development in the form of the role of the brain, cognitive development, human consciousness and sleep. They investigate the concept of intelligence, the process of diagnosis and how to classify psychological disorder and determine an effective...

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]]> Senior Biology /subject/senior-biology/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:44 +0000 /subject/senior-biology/ Read More]]> Biology provides opportunities for students to engage with living systems. Students develop their understanding of cells and multicellular organisms. They engage with the concept of maintaining the internal environment. They study biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life. This knowledge is linked with the concepts of heredity and the continuity of life. Students learn and apply...

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]]> Year 9 Science /subject/year-9-science/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:39 +0000 /subject/year-9-science/ Read More]]> Our everyday lives are surrounded by science. Scientific processes can be applied to understand the natural world, to solve problems and to develop modern technologies. A study of Science helps us all to understand and interpret the world we live in and to better cope with the inevitable changes the future will bring. In the Middle Years Science course, students can experience the joy of...

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]]> Year 10 Science /subject/year-10-core-science/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:39 +0000 /subject/year-10-core-science/ Read More]]> Year 10 Science is a broad-based course consisting of two semesters of study; one of Biological and Environmental Science and one, a foundational study of Physical and Chemical Sciences. Biology examines the phenomenon of life in all its manifestations encompassing studies of the origin, development, and functioning of living systems and the biochemical and genetic mechanisms that underpin them.

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]]> Year 10 Advanced Science /subject/year-10-advanced-science/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:32:39 +0000 /subject/year-10-advanced-science/ Read More]]> Advanced Science is a course consisting of three semesters of study; one each of Biological, Physical and Chemical Science. Biology examines the phenomenon of life in all its manifestations encompassing studies of the origin, development, and functioning of living systems and the biochemical and genetic mechanisms that underpin them. Physics studies the nature and properties of matter and energy...

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