NSW Secondary Science

Stage 5

Physical World

Outcome:

SC5-11PW - A student explains how science understanding about energy conservation, transfers and transformations is applied in systems

PW3 Scientific understanding of current electricity has resulted in technological developments designed to improve the efficiency in generation and use of electricity.

Students:

d. outline recent examples where scientific or technological developments in areas such as low-emissions electricity generation and reduction in atmospheric pollution have involved specialist teams from different branches of science, engineering and technology [CCT, PSC, L]

PW4 Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations (ACSSU190).

Students:

d. discuss viewpoints and choices that need to be considered in making decisions about the use of non-renewable energy resources [SE, EU, CC, CCT].

Chemical World

Outcome

SC5-17CW - A student discusses the importance of chemical reactions in the production of a range of substances, and the influence of society on the development of new materials

CW1 Scientific understanding changes and is refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community.

Students:

e. evaluate the benefits and problems associated with medical and industrial uses of nuclear energy [EU, SE, CCT].

NSW Secondary Geography

Stage 6

Topic: Global challenges

Option 4 - Natural Resource Use

• the nature of natural resources

• spatial patterns and consequences of the distribution and consumption of natural resources at a global scale

• economic and political issues related to the use of natural resources, their ownership and management

• environmental and social issues related to the use of natural resources such as ecologically sustainable development, and impacts on, and responses of, indigenous peoples.