LEVEL: Stage 1
SACE Credits: 10 credits
LENGTH: 1 Semester
Recommended background: Successful completion of Year 10 Science.
Content:
Two or three of the following topics will be studied by the class:
- Macronutrients & micronutrients, digestion & metabolism.
- Nutrition through the lifecycle, and prevention of diet related disorders.
- Fresh versus processed foods, contamination and safe food handling
- Sustainable food production, water issues in developing countries.
- Psychology of food marketing and consumption choices.
- Indigenous Australians, traditional foods, contemporary changes.
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.
Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through four or five assessments in total. At least one of these will involve collaborative work.
Investigations Folio:
- At least one practical investigation which may include laboratory experiments
- One issues investigation of 1000 words (or the equivalent in multimedia form)
Skills and Applications Tasks:
At least one skills and application task which demonstrates knowledge and understanding of nutrition concepts.
Students will also complete an end of semester exam.
Leads to: Stage 2 Nutrition