AC9S9H04

Use and influence of science

examine how the values and needs of society influence the focus of scientific research

Elaborations

AC9S9H04_E1exploring how governments determine which scientific research projects should be funded
AC9S9H04_E2exploring how Australia has developed an artificial intelligence system which is used to predict the likelihood of a viable pregnancy from transfer of a single embryo to a woman undergoing in-vitro fertilisation
AC9S9H04_E3researching how First Nations Peoples of the Torres Strait are at the forefront of the development of scientific measures to prevent the transfer of certain infectious diseases and pests to the Australian continent
AC9S9H04_E4investigating how the need to minimise greenhouse gas production has led to scientific and technological advances
AC9S9H04_E5considering innovative energy transfer devices, including those used in transport and communication
AC9S9H04_E6considering how the development of new materials and procedures has contributed to safe sound levels for humans in the workplace and leisure activities
AC9S9H04_E7examining why many manufacturers are adopting green chemistry processes