1. Pathway Subject(s): VCE Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Projectile Science
Pathway Subject(s): VCE Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Possible Partner Subject(s): Issues in Science, Forensic Science, Environmental Chemistry

2. Course Outline Assessment
This course has science concepts drawn from chemistry, physics and biology. Students investigate pathogens, how disease spread, chemical reactions, and projectile motion. In the later part of the semester the students will conduct a self- designed practical task investigating the motion of rockets.
Assessment
The course is divided into three areas of study; Chemical reactions, Motion, and Diseases. Assessment focuses on scientific inquiry skills and knowledge. The assessment comprises of practical work (20%), 2 assignments (20%), area of study tests (30%), and end of semester exam (30%).

3. Topics Covered
Chemical Reactions - The concept of chemical reactions will investigation different types of reactions that link to everyday life, and rocket propulsion.
Motion - Students investigate displacement, velocity, acceleration, and Newton’s Laws. Various experiments are conducted to collect data on forms of motion. This area of study concludes with a student design investigation of rocket flight.
Disease
Students investigate how disease spread, the type and effect of various pathogens. Concepts are linked with chemical reactions and motion at a pathogen level.
Insert images if appropriate
Please be aware that the photos must be with ‘creative commons’ – see library staff