Scope and Sequence: Preliminary Chemistry 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 Focus Points Mixtures found in the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere Physical separation techniques Compounds and reactions Chemical separation techniques Industrial separation Focus Points Extraction and historical use of metals Metal reactivity Patterns in the Periodic Table 2 3 Chemistry Contexts 1, Module 2, pg 106-151 4 5 Chemistry Contexts 1, Module 2, pg 154-199 1 2 7 8 9 Water Focus Points The Mole Concept The extraction and value of metals influences their use in the community. 3 Assessment Task 2 Monday 23/5/11 Metals continued 6 4 11 6 7 Focus Points Specific heat capacity of Water Chemistry Contexts 1, Module 3, pg 203-286 8 9 10 Energy continued Assessment Task 4 Monday 15/8/11 Energy Focus Points Formation of Petroleum Structure of Carbon compounds Extraction of hydrocarbons from petroleum Combustion reactions Focus Points Distribution of Water on Earth Molecular structure of water and hydrogen bonding Water is an important solvent Solubility and precipitation reactions 5 10 Water continued Assessment Task 3 Monday 20/6/11 1 Term 3 10 weeks 10 Metals Chemistry Contexts 1, Module 1, pg 2-101 Term 2 10 weeks 9 The Chemical Earth Assessment Task 1 Monday 21/3/11 Year 11 Term 1 11 weeks Focus Points Factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions Chemistry Contexts 1, Module 4, pg 289374 Yearly Exams Review of Exams and Preparation for HSC course 11 Scope and Sequence: HSC Chemistry 2010 - 2011 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 Assessment Task 1 7 8 A Focus Points Indicators used to distinguish acids and bases 9 10 11 The Acidic Environment Focus Points Acidic and basic oxides in the atmosphere Definitions of Acids and Bases Using the pH scale. Titrations Esterification Chemistry Contexts 2, Module 2, pg 123-207 3 4 Chemical Monitoring and Management Focus Points Role of chemists The Haber Process Identification of ions and AAS 1 2 5 6 Half Yearly Exams (Assessment Task 2 ) 7 8 10 Chemical Monitoring and Management Focus Points Ozone depletion and management Water management for human use and the protection of habitats Chemistry Contexts 2, Module3, pg 248-293 3 4 5 6 Option: Industrial Chemistry Focus Points Replacements for natural products Equilibrium reactions Sulfuric acid is one of the most important industrial chemicals The industrial production of sodium hydroxide requires the use of electrolysis Saponification is an important organic industrial process Chemistry Contexts 2, Module4, pg 298-361 9 7 8 9 Option: Industrial Chemistry 11 Assessment Task 4 Monday 27/6/11 2 Chemistry Contexts 2, Module3, pg 211-248 Term 3 2011 10 weeks 5 The Acidic Environment 2 1 Term 2 2011 10 weeks 4 Focus Points Extraction of ethylene from petroleum for use as a material Extraction of materials from the Biomass Fermentation reaction of sugars from Biomass Oxidation-reduction reactions Nuclear chemistry Chemistry Contexts 2 , Module 1, pg 2-119 1 Term 1 2011 11 weeks 3 Production of Materials Assessment Task 3 Monday 30/5/11 Year 12 Term 4 2010 11 weeks The Solvay process Trial HSC Exams HSC Preparation 10 11 Scope and Sequence: Preliminary Biology 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A Local Ecosystem Assessment Task 1 Thursday 31/3/11 Year 11 Term 1 11 weeks Focus Points The distribution, diversity and numbers of plants and animals found in ecosystems are determined by biotic and abiotic factors Each local aquatic or terrestrial ecosystem is unique Field Excursion Biology in Focus, pg 2-61 3 4 Assessment Task 2 Monday 23/5/11 Patterns in Nature Focus Points Specialised structures in plants and animals Gaseous exchange and transport systems Growth and repair Biology in Focus, pg125-194 1 Term 3 10 weeks 2 3 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 Focus Points Evidence for the origin of life The evolution of living things Classification of living things Biology in Focus, pg 195-232 6 Evolution of Australian Biota Focus Points Continental drift indicates that Australia was once part of an ancient super continent The changes in Australian flora and fauna over millions of years have happened through evolution Continuation of species has resulted, in part, from the reproductive adaptations. Focus Points Biodiversity and conservation Biology in Focus, pg233-278 Biology in Focus, pg63-124 Life on Earth Evolution of Australian Biota Asessment Task 4 Monday 15/8/11 Term 2 10 weeks 2 Focus Points Cell structure Cell membranes Biology in Focus, pg278-338 10 11 Assessment Task 3 Monday 20/6/11 1 11 Patterns in Nature 7 8 9 Yearly Exams 10 Review of Exams and Preparation for HSC course 11 Scope and Sequence: HSC Biology 2010 - 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Focus Points Inheritance and Natural Selection HSC Biology in Focus, pg 103-135 A Focus Points Most organisms are active in a limited temperature range Plants and animals transport dissolved nutrients and gases in a fluid medium Living things regulate gases, water and waste Role of the Kidney and Hormones 1 11 Blueprint of Life HSC Biology in Focus, pg 1-103 Term 1 2011 11 weeks 10 Maintaining a Balance Assessment Task 1 Year 12 Term 4 2010 11 weeks 9 10 11 Blueprint of Life Focus Points Gregor Mendel’s experiments Chromosomal structure provides the key to inheritance The structure of DNA Current reproductive technologies and genetic engineering have the potential to alter the path of evolution Half Yearly Exams (Assessment Task 2 ) HSC Biology in Focus, pg 136-235 3 4 The Search for Better Health Focus Points What is a healthy organism? Personal hygiene The work of Louis Pasteur and Koch The Immune Response HSC Biology in Focus, pg 237-278 1 Term 3 2011 10 weeks 5 6 7 8 9 The Search for Better Health Focus Points MacFarlane Burnet’s work and the effectiveness of immunisation programs Epidemiological studies assist the casual identification of non-infectious diseases Strategies to prevent and control disease 2 HSC Biology in Focus, pg 279-337 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Option: Communication Focus Points Detecting Stimuli – Light and Sound The structure and function of the eye The structure and function of the ear The Brain and nervous system interprets and responds to stimuli HSC Biology in Focus, Options Trial HSC Exams 10 11 10 11 Assessment Task 4 Thursday 23/6/11 2 Assessment Task 3 Thursday 26/5/11 1 Term 2 2011 10 weeks HSC Preparation Scope and Sequence: Preliminary Physics 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The World Communicates Focus Points The wave model Properties of sound waves The Electromagnetic Spectrum Reflection and Refraction of EM waves Future communication technologies Physics in Focus, pg 2-67 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Moving About Focus Points Ohm’s Law Series and Parallel Circuits Power and the rate at which energy is transformed Magnetic fields Safety devices used in the home Focus Points Speed and Velocity Forces and acceleration Newton’s Laws of Motion Kinetic energy and transformations Changes of momentum Safety devices used by vehicles Physics in Focus, pg 106-161 1 2 3 4 11 Electrical Energy in the Home Focus Points Volta and Galvani Electrical energy and electrical fields Conductors and insulators Physics in Focus, pg 70-104 9 10 5 Physics in Focus, pg 265-397 Asessment Task 4 Thursday 18/8/11 Focus Points Models of the Universe The Big Bang Theory and expansion of the universe Life cycle and composition of stars The Sun as a typical star and its influence on Earth 11 Physics in Focus, pg 163-264 6 7 8 9 10 The Cosmic Engine Assessment Task 3 Thursday 21/7/11 Term 3 10 weeks 5 Electrical Energy in the Home Assessment Task 2 Thursday 26/5/11 Term 2 10 weeks 10 Assessment Task 1 Thursday 24/3/11 Year 11 Term 1 11 weeks Yearly Exams Review of Exams and Preparation for HSC course 11 Scope and Sequence: HSC Physics 2010 - 2011 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 Motors and Generators Focus Points The Earth’s gravitational field Factors that have to be taken into account to achieve a successful rocket launch, maintain a stable orbit and return to Earth The Solar system is held together by gravity Current understanding about time and space has been dependent upon earlier models of the transmission of light Focus Points Motors use the effect of forces on current-carrying conductors in magnetic fields 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HSC Physics in Focus, pg 88-110 A HSC Physics in Focus, pg 2-87 Term 1 2011 11 weeks 10 Space Assessment Task 1 Year 12 Term 4 2010 11 weeks 9 10 11 Motors and Generators Focus Points Motion between conductor and magnetic field is used to generate voltage Generators are used to provide large scale power production Transformers allow for voltage to be changed Use of Motors in industry and the home Half Yearly Exams (Assessment Task 2 ) HSC Physics in Focus, pg 114-166 From Ideas to Implementations Focus Points Cathode Rays and the development of television The Photoelectric effect and Black Body Radiation The structure of the atom and the invention of transistors HSC Physics in Focus, pg 168-229 1 Term 3 2011 10 weeks 2 4 5 3 6 7 HSC Physics in Focus, pg 245-313 9 10 From Ideas to Implementations Focus Points Superconductors and their possible applications HSC Physics in Focus, pg 167-244 4 5 6 Option: From Quanta to Quarks Focus Points Models of the atom The birth of Quantum physics Transmutation and Fission reactions Practical applications of nuclear physics The Manhattan Project 8 7 8 9 HSC Preparation Trial HSC Exams 11 10 F 3 Assessment Task 4 Friday 1/7/11 Term 2 2011 10 weeks 2 Assessment Task 3 Friday 20/5/11 1 11