Tauranga Boys’ College
This course requires 2 options.
11 Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Vicky Lacey.
This course involves study from the specialist areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics to provide students with a Science background to understand everyday Science, prepare for the workforce or to choose further study pathways (secondary and tertiary) in all specialist areas. It is compulsory for all students take a Science subject in Year 11.
The course will contact Mechanics (Motion, Forces, and Energy), investigations, Chemical Reactions (Atoms and Ions, Neutralisation, Carbon Chemistry and Rates of Reaction) and Biology (DNA and Cells, Genetic Variation, Diffusion, Photosynthesis and Respiration and Enzymes).
Course Overview
Term 1
Develop an understanding of the world, built on current scientific theories;
Learn that Science involves particular processes and ways of developing and organising knowledge and that these continue to evolve.
Topic: Mechanics (Motion, Forces and Energy) and Physics investigations
Term 2
Use current scientific knowledge and skills for problem-solving and developing further knowledge.
Topic: Chemical Reactions (Atoms and Ions, Neutralisation, Carbon Chemistry and Rates of Reaction)
Term 3
Use scientific knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about the communication, application, and implications of Science, as these relate to individual lives and cultures and to the sustainability of the environment.
Topic: Biology (DNA and Cells, Genetic Variation, Diffusion, Photosynthesis and Respiration and Enzymes)
Term 4
Revision and extension.
Prepare students for success in the TBC examinations (Year 11 Te Punga Certificate) and further study pathways.
Prerequisites
Open Entry - Students will be placed in appropriate classes according to their ability.
Pathway
Assessment Information
| Paper | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 11SCI1 | Mechanics | Internal | 10.00% |
| Paper 11SCI2 | Chemical Reactions | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11SCI3 | Biology | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11SCI4 | Examination | Internal | 50.00% |
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