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

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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

Ethical understanding

Cross-curriculum priorities

Sustainability

ScOT terms

Environmental management, Technology, Industries

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