Science / Year 10 / Science as a human endeavour / Use and influence of science

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analyse the key factors that contribute to science knowledge and practices being adopted more broadly by society (AC9S10H03)

Elaborations
  • investigating why agricultural practices have changed to include widespread use of genetically engineered crops
  • examining statistics to compare bicycle or electric scooter injuries sustained by riders with and without helmets and relating these to helmet wearing requirements
  • discussing examples of the application of genetic screening and reasons for the adoption of the practice by groups in society
  • examining why climate change models used by scientists are contested by some people in society
  • discussing citizen science projects such as the GLOBE Project or others of local relevance and examining why people would choose to be involved
  • considering how the traditional ecological knowledges of First Nations Australians are being reaffirmed by modern science and how these practices are being used by Traditional Owners in carbon farming initiatives
General capabilities
  • Ethical understanding Ethical understanding
  • Personal and social capability Personal and Social capability
ScOT terms

Decision making,  Evaluation,  Reasoning

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Mercury released as coal is burnt in power stations

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This short audio interview with interdisciplinary scientist Suresh Bhargava explores the impact of mercury released from industrial processes, including from the burning of coal in power stations. It is estimated 60,000 babies are born each year in the United States with mercury-related diseases from the burning of coal ...

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Exploring the production and marketing of seafood

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Rabbit immunity

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This 6 minute video segment from Catalyst covers a range of biological concepts associated with the history, impacts and methods of control of the introduced rabbit in Australia.

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Green glow of radiation

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Coming into contact with a large dose of radiation is known to be hazardous. But will it make you light up like a car dashboard at night? Some anecdotes that will engage the students to learn about radioactivity while dispelling a few myths.

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Vitamin D

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This 8 minute video segment from Catalyst shows how research can also help us to optimise our health, especially into older age. It describes an example of how sometimes research gives us mixed messages. Sun exposure helps our body to produce the hormone, vitamin D but it also increases incidence of melanoma.

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Laptop wrap: Charles Darwin

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A webpage with a focus on the work of Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution including its controversy.

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Predicting earthquakes: are we there yet?

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Ask and expert' ABC article exemplifies some creative approaches of scientists to the significant problem of predicting earthquakes. The science behind the various methods is outlined, their successes and failures and problems for possible future developments.

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Chemicals on the Great Barrier Reef

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This program deals with a range of human impacts on the Great Barrier Reef. Herbicides from land runoff have been traced to algae and sea grasses in river mouths and coastal zones along the Great Barrier Reef. Effects include retardation of photosynthesis and growth of corals. Other pressures on the reef include high water ...

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Climate change and the rising sea level

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What is the correlation between global warming and the rising sea level? This animation explains the link between the two and the consequences of a continual sea level rise. How are some communities combating this problem? Can you think of some other ways we could address this problem?

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How does nanotechnology work?

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What is nanotechnology? Watch as Dr Kay Latham explains why scientists are interested in working at the nanoscale. What have researchers been able to design using their understanding of nanotechnology? And how might nanotechnology be used in the future?

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Coal Gas

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This 12 minute video segment from Catalyst outlines how for decades, scientists have worked to develop technologies that can unlock the energy from coal while reducing the risks of digging it up and burning it. Now entirely new industries are booming as they tap into coal seams either too gassy or too deep to be mined by ...

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Species on the move

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This ABC In Depth feature article presents arguments about moving vulnerable species to cooler climates in advance of climate change is a controversial strategy, and whether it could be the best way of ensuring their survival.

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Ig Nobel prizes

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Some humorous examples of scientists thinking outside the square and doing some unusual research. Download the audio or view the transcript of this ABC radio interview.

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Space telescopes and servicing Hubble

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Marijuana Madness

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Catalyst: Plants and increased levels of carbon dioxide

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