Introduction
The science component of STEMIE is focused on designing, implementing, and evaluating a scientific investigation into a topic related to the theme. Although the topic is set, there is considerable flexibility around lines of inquiry that can be followed.
Some of the previous focus areas for the scientific investigations for STEMIE have been
The practical is designed using the scientifc process, a template for which can be found in the other resources section below |
Assessment
Science Inquiry Skills Task - Practical Design
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Collaboratively you will design a practical in line with the criteria and theme outlined in the STEMIE booklet for that semester.
You complete the following tasks
As a set of two tasks (paired with the maths task) the science inquiry skills tasks have a maximum page count of 6 pages |
Science as a Human Endeavour Investigation
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In this task you will investigate a recent discovery, innovation, issue, or advance, linked to the science aspect of STEMIE (or the overall theme). You will analyse and synthesise information from different sources to explain the scientific concepts relevant to the focus of your investigation, show its connections to science as a human endeavoiur, and develop your own conclusions.
The four strands of science as a human endeavour are listed below
The science as a human endeavour investigation should be a maximum of 1000 words or 6 mins in multimodal form |
Other Information and Resources
The link opposite is to the page on the website that looks at the scientific/engineering process. On the page is a practical design template that allows students to plan their practical
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The RiskAssess website is used for completing risk assessments of your practicals. It is a legal requirement for all practical work to have a risk assessment completed and this website will allow you to do your own. Ask your teacher for the login details for this site.
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