Science

Science is a way of investigating, understanding, and explaining our natural, physical world and the wider universe. It involves generating and testing ideas, gathering evidence – including by making observations, carrying out investigations and modelling, and communicating and debating with others – in order to develop scientific knowledge, understanding, and explanations. Scientific progress comes from logical, systematic work and from creative insight, built on a foundation of respect for evidence. Different cultures and periods of history have contributed to the development of science. 

Science is able to inform problem solving and decision making in many areas of life. Many of the major challenges and opportunities that confront our world need to be approached from a scientific perspective, taking into account social and ethical considerations.

By studying science, students:

• develop an understanding of the world, built on current scientific theories
• learn that science involves particular processes and ways of developing and organising knowledge and that these continue to evolve
• use their current scientific knowledge and skills for problem solving and developing further knowledge
• use scientific knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about the communication, application, and implications of science as these relate to their own lives and cultures and to the sustainability of the environment.

Science at Lynfield College starts off general from Years 9 to 10, with aspects of Living World (Biology), Material World (Chemistry), Physical World (Physics), Planet Earth and Beyond (Astronomy, Geology, Hydrology, Atmosphere and other applications) and Nature of Science (Science Skills) all woven together into a coherent course structure that scaffolds students learning.  This develops our students into "Scientifically Literate Citizens" with the skills to connect with and understand new ideas that they encounter in our increasingly complex and technological world.

In Year 11 students have the ability to tailor their science learning by choosing two or more 'semester' courses.  These are designed to suit a range of students, and provide them with a broad, integrated or specialised science curriculum as suits their individual needs.  Some courses are more teacher led content delivery, and others are collaborative or student led processes of mutual discovery.

In Year 12 and Year 13, students study specialist courses focused on the understanding needed for careers or tertiary studies in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science. or Physics.

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Courses in this Faculty

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist, Mechanical Engineer, Carpenter, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Diver, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Curator, Medical Radiation Technologist, Forensic Scientist, Electronics Trades Worker, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Ranger, Wool Classer, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forestry Scientist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Gardener, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Industrial Spray Painter, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nursery Grower/Worker, Optometrist, Packhouse Worker, Roading Construction Worker, Saw Doctor, Secondary School Teacher, Shearer, Intelligence Officer, Data Analyst, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Viticulturist,