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Official Notice: Clarification Stage 6 Earth and Environmental Science syllabus
BOS 14/11
Who needs to read this notice:
Principals, Curriculum co-ordinators, Head Teachers (Science), Science Teachers
The Stage 6 Earth and Environmental Science syllabus has a minor amendment to 9.7 Option – Mining and the Australian Environment.
Content point 9.7.1.2.1
| Current syllabus | Amended syllabus |
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· identify the main geological features of two Australian mineral provinces including: - a base/precious metal-producing locality in an island arc terrane, and - one selected from an iron ore-producing locality in an ancient continental area or an area of sedimentary ore formation |
· identify the main geological features of two Australian mineral provinces including: - a base/precious metal-producing locality in an island arc terrane, and - one selected from an iron ore-producing locality in either an ancient continental area or an area of sedimentary ore formation |