Tauranga Boys’ College
This course requires 2 options.
11 Practical Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Vicky Lacey.
This course involves study from the specialist areas of Physics, Chemistry and Earth and Space Science to provide students with a background to understand everyday Science, prepare for the workforce or to choose further study pathways (secondary and tertiary).
Students will need a digital device.
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, Energy) and Physics Investigations
Term 2
Learn that Science involves particular processes and ways of developing and organising knowledge and that these continue to evolve.
Use current scientific knowledge and skills for problem-solving and developing further knowledge.
Topic: Chemical Reactions - Rates of Reaction and Metal Reactions
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: Earth and Space Science and Heat Transfer
Prerequisites
Students will be placed in appropriate classes according to their ability.
Pathway
Assessment Information
| Paper | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 11SCP1 | Physics Application | Internal | 10.00% |
| Paper 11SCP2 | Chemistry Investigation | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11SCP3 | Astronomical Cycles | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11SCP4 | Portfolio | Internal | 50.00% |
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