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HSC Science Life Skills
Secondary School
In New South Wales, high school students in Years 11 and 12 who take the Science Life Skills course focus on developing practical skills and understanding concepts related to everyday life and the natural environment. The curriculum is designed for students with special education needs. Key areas of learning include:
Biological Sciences: Studying living things, ecosystems, and the importance of biodiversity.
Physical Sciences: Exploring basic principles of physics and chemistry, including forces, energy, matter, and chemical reactions. Earth and Environmental Sciences: Understanding the Earth’s systems, natural resources, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
Scientific Skills: Developing skills related to scientific inquiry, including observation, experimentation, data collection, and interpretation.
Practical Applications: Applying scientific concepts to real-life situations, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Health and Safety: Learning about personal and community health, safety practices in scientific contexts, and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
ORSOT welcomes Dr Jeff Sewell as the teacher of this subject. Jeff is an extremely qualified Science teacher with over 30 years of experience in all areas of this subject.
Tutor Profile
Dr Jeff Sewell
I am a highly credentialled general Science, Math, Biology and Chemistry teacher with over 30 years of experience in teaching students from Year 7 to HSC and VCE, managing needs and skills at all ability levels. I am very passionate about my teaching, ensuring that my students are inspired through their learning and are given the means to achieve their very best. This has been demonstrated through my proven track record assisting with the transition students make from primary to secondary school and from secondary school to university.
During my career, I have taught in Victoria, the ACT, NSW and Internationally, successfully teaching
students from extremely varied social and economic backgrounds, levels of literacy and ability with spoken
English.
Working With Children Check Number: WWC1246696E expires 25 March 2027
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