Science / Year 10 / Science as a Human Endeavour / Nature and development of science

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Curriculum content descriptions

Advances in scientific understanding often rely on technological advances and are often linked to scientific discoveries (ACSHE192)

Elaborations

recognising that the development of fast computers has made possible the analysis of DNA sequencing, radio astronomy signals and other data
considering how computer modelling has improved knowledge and predictability of phenomena such as climate change and atmospheric pollution
researching examples of major international scientific projects, for example the Large Hadron Collider and the International Space Station
considering how information technology can be applied to different areas of science such as bioinformatics and the Square Kilometre Array

ScOT terms

Innovation, Discovery (Observations)

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Transportation Though the Ages: Science as a human endeavour

TLF-IDA002083

Humans are constantly working to develop and improve our technology and understanding. This resource provides step-by-step instructions to help students consider why innovative design and improvement is important. Students firstly identify as many types of transport they can think of and then discuss why new types of transport ...

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