Science Level 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins.
Science Level 1
This course involves study from the specialist areas of Chemistry, Biology, 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.
Science study includes demonstrating understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation, chemical reactions and genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic.
Science courses will be assessed to a selection of Achievement Standards, composed of 2 internal standards (11 credits) and 1 external standard (5 credits).
Course Overview
Term 1
Biology
90925 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction Internal 4 Credits
90926 Report on a biological issue Internal 3 Credits
Term 2
Physics
90935 Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction Internal 4 Credits
90940 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics External 4 Credits
Term 3
Chemistry
90930 Carry out a practical chemistry investigation, with direction Internal 4 Credits
90944 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases External 4 Credits
Term 4
Earth Space Science and Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry through recommendation of Year 10 Science Teacher.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbook $25.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Assessments90925 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction Internal 4 Credits
90926 Report on a biological issue Internal 3 Credits
90935 Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction Internal 4 Credits
90940 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics External 4 Credits
90930 Carry out a practical chemistry investigation, with direction Internal 4 Credits
90944 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases External 4 Credits
Total 23 Credits
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 1.1 - Carry out a practical chemistry investigation, with direction
NZQA Info
Physics 1.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction
NZQA Info
Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics
NZQA Info
Science 1.8 - Investigate selected chemical reactions
NZQA Info
Science 1.9 - Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation
Pathway Tags
Biology: Medicine, Nursing Technician, Technologist, Teaching, Marine Biologist, Zoologist, Veterinarian/Vet, Nurse Chemistry: Pharmacist, Bio-Chemist, Industrial Chemist, Forensic Scientist Physics: Engineer, Pilot, Medicine, Physicist, Meteorology, Geophysics, Astronomy, Medical Radiation Technician Horticulture: Tree Surgeon, Nursery Production Manager, Packhouse Supervisor, Orchard Grower, Town Planner, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Meteorologist, Policy Analyst, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Archivist, Film maker, Lawyer, Nurse,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.