Curriculum Contribution: $20
This semester based elective course is designed to give students a taste of the topics covered in VCE Environmental Science. Students will investigate the carbon cycle and the how the various processes contribute to maintaining a sustainable flow of resources through the Earth’s systems. They will explore how human activity has contributed to climate change and the various approaches to reaching a more sustainable earth. Students engage in scientific inquiry by carrying out scientific investigations, gathering and interpreting data. They will develop skills to critically evaluate both the capabilities and constraints of experimental data. Students will recognize the ethical, social, and political dimensions shaping further scientific discoveries. This subject is highly recommended for any students wanting to continue with VCE Environmental Science.