Investigating Science

Investigating Science

Investigating Science is an engaging and flexible Stage 6 science course offered at Sydney Technical High School. It is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the nature, development, and influence of scientific knowledge in the modern world.

The course fosters skills in critical thinking, scientific inquiry, evidence evaluation, and ethical reasoning. It is suitable for students studying other science disciplines or for those who want to understand how science operates in society.

Students explore:

• How science is conducted and communicated
  

• How scientific knowledge changes over time
  

• The use of models, laws, and theories
  

• The relationship between science, technology, and society
  

Practical investigations and research-based Depth Studies are central to the course. Students learn how to design experiments, collect and analyse data, and evaluate claims made in scientific and media contexts.

Excursions across both years of the course provide students with opportunities to engage in real-world scientific inquiry and build strong, transferable skills for STEM pathways.