2014 nist applied science
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NIST Applied Science
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What is it?
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NIST High School Course
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Generalist Science that includes aspects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences and their sub branches
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Connected to the wider community through strategic partnerships
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Skills and concept based with the opportunity to explore content that is interesting to you.
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Is it for me?
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Syllabus Outline
1.The Neuroscience of Memory and Learning
2.Consumer chemistry (food science)
3.Sustainability (climate and weather/ conserving biodiversity)
4.Epidemics
5.Biotechnology (forensic science)
6.Engineered materials
7.Science of aging
Applied Science does not have a heavily weighted external examination.
It is a skills based course rather than a content based course.
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Assessment
Performance tasks include:• Project based learning• Experimental reports• Reflective journal or blogging• Skills based tests• Semester exam
NIST High School course Criteria - Equally weighted• Criterion A: Communication • Criterion B: Critical Thinking • Criterion C: Reflection • Criterion D: Scientific Inquiry