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Science / Year 9 / Science as a Human Endeavour / Use and influence of science

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Curriculum content descriptions

Values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research (ACSHE228)

Elaborations

considering how technologies have been developed to meet the increasing needs for mobile communication
investigating how scientific and technological advances have been applied to minimising pollution from industry
considering how choices related to the use of fuels are influenced by environmental considerations
investigating the work of Australian scientists such as Fiona Wood and Marie Stoner on artificial skin
considering safe sound levels for humans and implications in the workplace and leisure activities
investigating contemporary science issues related to living in a Pacific country located near plate boundaries, for example Japan, Indonesia, New Zealand

General capabilities

Ethical understanding

ScOT terms

Values (Psychology)

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