Science / Year 8 / Science as a Human Endeavour / Use and influence of science

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Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority

Curriculum content descriptions

Solutions to contemporary issues that are found using science and technology, may impact on other areas of society and may involve ethical considerations (ACSHE135)

Elaborations

investigating requirements and the design of systems for collecting and recycling household waste
investigating strategies implemented to maintain part of the local environment, such as bushland, a beach, a lake, a desert or a shoreline
investigating how energy efficiency can reduce energy consumption
investigating the development of vehicles over time, including the application of science to contemporary designs of solar-powered vehicles
discussing ethical issues that arise from organ transplantation

General capabilities

Ethical understanding

ScOT terms

Environmental management, Technology, Ethics, Energy resources, Farming systems, Medicine, Social influence

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