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What is a major aim of science according to the text?
Developing explanations supported by evidence for natural phenomena
How does the Victorian Koorie community-preferred education model support students?
By focusing on Victorian Koorie education matters inclusively
What is the purpose of VCE studies based on the text?
Extending the Victorian Koorie community-preferred education model
What kind of questions should be considered before drawing conclusions from data according to the text?
'Can I rely on the data I have generated when drawing conclusions?'
Where can protocols for Koorie education in Victorian schools be accessed?
What additional guidance should be used in conjunction with the study design according to the text?
Support materials
What is the primary purpose of the learning contexts in the text?
To allow students to develop practical techniques in biodiversity monitoring
Which outcome from the text focuses on evaluating the justification for ensuring the long-term survival of a selected species?
Outcome 1
What is one of the key skills that students are expected to demonstrate according to the study design?
Generating and presenting primary data for analysis
Which area of study provides key knowledge for students to explain the importance of Earth's biodiversity?
Area of Study 1
In the context of biodiversity, what do students need to analyze in order to evaluate management strategies effectively?
The genetic makeup of a threatened species
Why do students use a selected environmental science case study with reference to sustainability principles and environmental management strategies?
To understand Earth systems perspective including impacts on different spheres.
Why is Australia considered 'mega diverse'?
Because it holds more than 70% of the planet's biodiversity.
What is the focus of students when they use biodiversity as a lens in their investigation?
The categories of biodiversity and their role in ecosystems.
In which unit is a student-designed scientific investigation related to biodiversity and environmental management typically undertaken and assessed?
Across both Units 3 and 4.
What is the main reason for employing strategies to maintain biodiversity in the short-, medium-, and long-term?
To counteract both natural and human-induced threats to biodiversity.
Which aspect of Earth systems do students examine through the lens of biodiversity in their investigation?
All of the following: atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere.
Explore the Victorian Koorie community-preferred education model and how it supports the learning of Indigenous perspectives at local, regional, state, and national levels. Understand the extension of this model in VCE studies and the protocols for Koorie education in Victorian schools.
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