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Catalyst • Junior Secondary Curriculum • Handbook 2019 Discovery Course Year 8 French Language Y This course is suitable for students who have completed French Language X in Semester 1, Year 8, or who have equivalent experience in French. It allows students to develop language skills useful for communication with peers in French-speaking countries or for travelling to those countries. For additional details about this Language Discovery course, please contact: Mr James Cheah Head of Languages [phone] [email protected] • My life at school • In town: going out and meeting friends Discovery Course Year 8 History of the Universe This exciting course specifically explores the concept of the multiverse and the Big Bang theory and the origins and history of our universe. It also builds on the knowledge of planetary science, the solar system and the minor planets. A number of research investigations and a major research project will be completed in this Discovery course. • The importance of gravity in the formation of galaxies, stars and planets The focus of this Discovery course is: • The origin of the solar system and the universe For additional details about this Science Discovery course, please contact: • • The origins of life on earth and the conditions required to sustain life • Biosphere 2 Investigation • The birth, life and death of stars The “Multiverse” theory • The creation, history and structure of our universe – The “Big Bang” theory • Relationship between matter, time, space and energy 39 Mr Gary Foster Head of Science [email protected] [phone]