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Science / Year 8 / Science as a Human Endeavour / Use and influence of science
Curriculum content descriptions
People use science understanding and skills in their occupations and these have influenced the development of practices in areas of human activity (ACSHE136)
Elaborations
- describing how technologies have been applied to modern farming techniques to improve yields and sustainability
- investigating how Aboriginal people recognise relationships in ecosystems by burning to promote new growth, attract animals and afford easier hunting and food gathering
- describing the impact of plant cloning techniques (asexual production) in agriculture such as horticulture, fruit production and vineyards
- investigating the role of science in the development of technology important to the economies and communities of the Asia–Pacific regions, for example car manufacture, earthquake prediction and electronic optics
- recognising the role of knowledge of the environment and ecosystems in a number of occupations
- considering how engineers improve energy efficiency of a range of processes
- recognising the role of knowledge of cells and cell divisions in the area of disease treatment and control
- investigating how scientists have created new materials such as synthetic fibres, heat-resistant plastics and pharmaceuticals
General capabilities
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms
Environmental management, Technology, Industries