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