Science Talk 2007: Annemarie Hennessey
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An interview and visit to a hospital room with Professor Annemarie Hennessy, a medical researcher at the University of Western Sydney (UWS). Annemarie talks to a teacher about her work in researching the relationship between the placenta and the mother's blood pressure, and about her career and future directions.
© State of New South Wales, Department of Education and Training, 2013.
NSW syllabus outcomes
(SC4-14LW) relates the structure and function of living things to their classification, survival and reproduction
(SC4-15LW) explains how new biological evidence changes people's understanding of the world
(SC5-14LW) analyses interactions between components and processes within biological systems
(SC5-15LW) explains how biological understanding has advanced through scientific discoveries, technological developments and the needs of society
Australian curriculum content descriptions
(ACSSU150) Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs that carry out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce
(ACSHE135) Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations
(ACSHE227) People use understanding and skills from across the disciplines of science in their occupations
(ACSSU175) Multi-cellular organisms rely on coordinated and interdependent internal systems to respond to changes to their environment
(ACSHE158) Advances in scientific understanding often rely on developments in technology and technological advances are often linked to scientific discoveries
(ACSHE161) Advances in science and emerging sciences and technologies can significantly affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities
(ACSHE228) The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research
More information
- Resource type:
- Interactive Resource
- ScOT topics:
- Medicine, Blood pressure
- File type:
- text/html
- Language/s:
- en-AU
- Author:
- Centre for Learning Innovation
- Publisher:
- State of NSW, Department of Education
- Date created:
- Monday, 20 October 2008
Resource ID: 5d0b961b-a3e0-4c67-9acf-54503962aef7