Earth and Environmental Science

Implementation

2007 was the first year of implementation. The first WACE examination for Earth and Environmental Science was conducted in 2008.

Summary

The Earth and Environmental Science course enables students to develop an appreciation that our planet is a global system made up of major reservoirs and that matter is constantly cycled over both short and long time periods within and between these reservoirs.

A multidisciplinary approach encourages students to be curious about the world around them and apply scientific principles to develop a balanced view of the challenges presented by the utilisation of resources and managing the effects on the environment. Students carry out practical investigations and have the opportunity to participate in field-based excursions that allow them to experience what they have learnt in class in a real world situation.

Support materials

The materials on this public website include the course syllabus and the grade descriptor package. In addition, teachers can access sample teaching, assessment and examination materials on the Curriculum Council online learning and support extranet. ...Click here