This course requires 2 options.
Science 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs V. 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.
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
Term 2
Use current scientific knowledge and skills for problem-solving and developing further knowledge.
Topic: Chemistry
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
Term 4
Revision and extension.
Prepare students for success in NCEA Level One examinations and further study pathways.
Prerequisites
Open Entry - Students will be placed in appropriate classes according to their ability. A sample of possible standards is listed below.
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
* 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
* at least 3 of these credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9