Garin College Garin College

Level 1 Science

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Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: C. Northage.

Entry Guidelines

The best preparation for this course is completion of Year 10.

This course involves study from the specialist areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to provide students with a science background to understand everyday science, prepare for the workforce or to choose further study pathways (secondary and tertiary) in all specialist areas. 

At this stage the course will include Biology (genetic variation), Chemistry (combination, combustion, decomposition and neutralisation reactions) and Physics (energy, including electricity, heat and mechanics).

Students will build on a foundation of scientific knowledge and skills gained in Years 9 and 10 to explore how the natural, physical, and material worlds work so that they can participate as critical, informed, and responsible citizens in a society in which Science plays a significant role. The units of work are designed to help students understand the world around them and to develop a wide range of practical skills. Practical work is a major part of this course.

Faculties:

Science


Pathway

Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry, Level 2 General Science, Level 2 Physics



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
$30 Science Workbook.

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.
For 2026 Course Selection there will be some controls on subject sizes. These numbers will reviewed regularly as Course Selection proceeds and applications to 'full' courses will be reviewed at least weekly. Some courses have firm limitations due to resource constraints and these will be communicated on course pages, by teachers and Heads of Faculty.
All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.