Thames High School Thames High School

Science Level 1

SCI1
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins.

Recommended Prior Learning


 Entry through recommendation of Year 10 Science Teacher. 


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

Learning Areas:

Science


Assessment Information

Assessments
90925 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

Pathway

Biology Level 2, Chemistry Level 2, Horticulture Level 2, Physics Level 2

Career Pathways

Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, Plastics Technician, Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Surveyor, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Data Analyst, Science Technician, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Forensic Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Software Developer, Electrical Engineering Technician, Zoologist, Engineering Machinist, Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Marine Biologist, Marine Engineer, Food Technologist, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Forestry Scientist, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Workbook $25.


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.