Prescribed Focus Area
5.3 Evaluates the impact of applications of science on society and the environment

Knowledge and Understanding
5.9 Relates the development of the universe and the dynamic structure of Earth to models, theories and laws and the influence of time
5.10 Assesses human impacts on the interaction of biotic and abiotic features of the environment
5.11 Analyses the impact of human resource use on the biosphere to evaluate methods of conserving, protecting and maintaining Earth’s resources

Skills
5.13 Accesses information from a wide variety of secondary sources
5.18 Selects and uses appropriate forms of communication to present information to an audience
5.19 Uses critical thinking skills in evaluating information and drawing conclusions
5.21 Uses creativity and imagination in the analysis of problems and the development of possible solutions

Values and Attitudes
5.26 Recognises the role of science in providing information about issues being considered and in increasing understanding of the world around them
5.27 Acknowledges their responsibility to conserve, protect and maintain the environment for the future

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