Year 8/9 - Extension Academy: Health Sciences
Year 8/9 - Extension Academy: Health Sciences
OverviewThe aim of the course is to further develop knowledge and skills within the health science domain. This includes practical elements from science and physical education, and key analytical skills such as finding and interpreting health data. There are opportunities to be involved in excursions and incursion with outside professionals delivering different programs so that students can expand their knowledge further. The course also shares links with science, physical education, and health.
Students are selected based off both their attitude towards the subject and their ability to complete work at an above standard level.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology Basics | Practical Report |
| Body Systems | Journal |
| Homeostasis | Scientific Poster |
| Diseases and disease prevention | Group Presentation |
| Socio-cultural Factors Affecting Health Status | Reflection |
| Healthcare in Australia | Open Letter to the Government |
| Improving your Health |
Future Directions
Students may consider pursuing science subjects such as Biology and Psychology or Health in Year 10.