SENIOR SCIENCE STAGE 6 PRELIMINARY COURSE(MANDATORY PRACS) WATER FOR LIVING(8.2) DP1(A)-Perform a first-hand investigation to demonstrate that substances dissolve in water and identify the solute and solvent in each case(8.2.1.1)(no specialised equipment required) P1(B)-Perform a first-hand investigation to determine the amount of water present in a variety of truits, vegetables and meat(8.2.1.2) 1. electronic balance P1(B)(S) 1. Ohaus El. Balance Scout 600x0.01gm 1004757 395.00 DP1(C)-Perform a first-hand investigation to identify adaptations of some plants that assist in reducing water loss(8.2.1.3) 1. microslide viewer 2. prepared slide(leaf structures) 3. prepared slides(anatomy/adaptation) DP1(c\(s) 1. Microslide Viewer 1002001 15.00 2. Microslide 79 Leaf of Flowering Plant 2002079 13.00 3. Prepared Slide Grevillea ts leaf 2080229 7.60 4. Prepared Slide Eucalyptus ts leaf 2080230 450 5. Prepared Slide Banksia ts leat 2080021 5.00 6. Slide Set-Plant Anatomy and Adaptation /24 2080894 216.00 DP3-Perform a first-hand investigation to determine the effect of various concentrations of fertiliser on plant growth(8.2.3.1) 1. seed trays P3(s) 1. Single Seedling Tray/dome lid 1084003 18.00 2. Single Seedling Tray 1084001 5.00 3. Plant Propagation-Drip Tray for seed tray 1084004 8.00‘DP4-Perform a first-hand investigation to determine the amount of water used per household for one activity such as: water used per toilet flush/water used per shower/water used per washing machine cycle and identify ways in which it can be reduced(8.2.4.1)(n0 specialised equipment required) PS Perform a first hand investigation to determine the indicator organisms present in a local catchment area and from these deduce the chemical purity of water(8.2.5.1) 1. stereo microscope . petri dishes 3. nutrient agar powder 4. chart(bacteria cultures) 5. prepared slides(bacteria) P5(S) 1. Microscope Stereo 20x 1052700 165.00 2. Petri Dishes Plastic Dis 90x15mm pkt/20 1007105 Sat 3. Nutrient Agar LR 100g 1038418 69.90 4, Chart(Bacteria Cultures) 1139063 31.60 5. Prepared Slide- Bacteria Types 2080865 5.00 6. Prepared Slide-Bacteria Forms, Mixed Smear 1139155, 11.00 PLANTS(8.3) DP2-Perform a first-hand investigation to design and perform a set of controlled experiments to investigate the effect of either a range of temperatures, moisture levels or oxygen supply on the germination rate of a seed/use appropriate data loggers and probes to monitor either temperature, humidity or oxygen levels(8.3.2.1) 1. data logger 2. temperature sensor 3. humidity sensor 4. oxygen level sensor P2(s) 1. Data logger EasySense VISION 1113184 545.00 2. Data Harvest Temperature Sensor 1113111 33.00 3. Data Harvest Smart Q Humidity Sensor 1113220 161.00 4. Data Logger Sensor Oxygen Adaptor 1113212 115.00 5. Data Logger Sensor Oxygen Electrode 1113213 245.00DP3-Perform s first-hand investigation to explain the effect of one of the following variables on plant growth: temperature/moisture/light intensity/water quality/crowding of seedlings(8.3.3.1) 1. light meter P3(s) 1. Light Meter Ba 1008011 28.00 P4-Perform an investigation to identify the use of computer-assisted watering control systems used in horticulture/agriculture and discuss their merits(8.3.4.1)(no specialised equipment required) HUMANS AT WORK(8.4) DP6-Perform first-hand investigations to observe the relationship between bones, tendons, li and cartilage in animal limbs(8.4.6.1) 1. human skeleton 2.__knee joint(model) 3. shoulder joint(model) 4, cat skeleton 5. lizard skeleton DP6(S) 1. Model Skeleton Human-With Stand 1313023 298,00 2. Model Knee Joint on Stand 1313036 64.00 3. Model Shoulder Joint 1313037 45.00 4. Skeleton Cat 1052304 125.00 5. Skeleton Lizard 1052307 85.00 LOCAL ENVIRONMENT(8.5) DP1-Perform a first-hand investigation using transect, random quadrat, capture-recapture and ‘tageing/marking methods to make estimates of real or simulated populations of organisms and use the available evidence to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these methods(8.5.1.1) tape measures trundle wheel quadrat grid bug catcher pene5. magnifier bug box 6. insect net 7. animal trap cage 8. aquatic dip net P1(s) 1. Tape Measure(30m) 1051001 12.95 2. Tape Measure(50m) 1051002 19.50 3. Tape Measure(100m) 1051003 25.50 4, Trundle Wheel(PVC with Metal Handle) 1005008 20.00 5. Trundle wheel(digital) 1005009 69.50 6. Quadrat Grid(50x50cm) 1011118 19.50 7. Magnifier Bug Box 1060014 4.06 8. Insect Net 117001 29.95 9. Aquatic Dip Net 1052183 19.00 P3-Perform a field study of a local terrestrial or aquatic ecosystem(8.5.3.1) 1, data logger(portable) 2. oxygen level sensor 3. carbon dioxide sensor 4, humidity sensor 5. temperature sensor 6. light meter 7. anemometer 8. hygrometer 9. soil test kit 10. laboratory thermometer 11. water test kit 12. Secchi disk 12. Conductivity meter(salt content) 14, Turbidity tube DP3(s) 1, Data Logger EasySense VU(portable)(|light/temperature) 1113110 265.00 2. Data Logger Sensor Oxygen Adaptor 1113212 115.00 3. Data Logger Sensor Oxygen Electrode 1113213 245.00 4, Sensor Carbon Dioxide 1113271 550.00 5. Sensor Humidity 1113220 161.00 6. Light Meter 1024007 5650 7. Anemometer 1068001 57.007. Hygrometer{whirling/sling) 8. Soil Test Kit 9. Laboratory Thermometer 10. Water Test Kit 11. Secchi Disk 12. Conductivity Meter(basic) 13. Turbidity Tube 1003135 1011098 1028003 1009001 1014378 1055024 1103018 24.00 87.88 2.95 26.00 25.00 36.00 25.00 DP4-Perform a first-hand investigation to gather information by surveying local residents and discuss concerns about human impact on the local area(8.5.4.1)(no equipment required)