SACE Stage 2 Cross-disciplinary Studies case studies
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Cross-disciplinary Studies is a Stage 2 subject listed in the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) curriculum, which is administered by the SACE Board of South Australia. Like other Stage 2 subjects, it sits within the SACE, the senior secondary qualification students typically complete across Stage 1 and Stage 2, and it is studied by students in their final years of schooling who want to investigate a question or problem by drawing on methods, evidence and perspectives from more than one discipline. The SACE Stage 2 Cross-disciplinary Studies case studies are 5 cases and about 2,713 words.
1The School Canteen Waste Audit
A Year 12 cross-disciplinary team is asked by the school council to reduce canteen landfill waste by 30% within one term. The team includes a student strong in Biology (compost science), one in Economics (cost-benefit), and one in Design and Technology (bin ergonomics).
523 words, about 3 min2The Creek Water Quality Dispute
A local council asks a student team to advise on whether a creek running past three farms and a new housing estate is 'safe for recreation'. Chemistry students measure nitrate at three points: upstream 2 mg/L, midstream 9 mg/L, downstream 14 mg/L.
540 words, about 3 min3Designing the Community Health Poster
A student team must produce a one-page poster for a community health centre on 'reducing sugar-sweetened drinks'. The centre's clients include many older residents with low English literacy and some vision impairment.
549 words, about 3 min4The Group Project That Stalled
Four students are collaborating on a cross-disciplinary report due in 10 days. Roles were assigned in week 1: Priya (research), Sam (data analysis), Jo (writing), and Alex (design and presentation).
539 words, about 3 min5Reflecting on the Interdisciplinary Exhibition
A student, Mei, has completed a cross-disciplinary exhibition combining Chemistry and Visual Art on the theme of 'invisible pollution'. Her exhibition includes a sensor display showing real-time air quality and a series of paintings.
562 words, about 3 min