Teacher in Charge: Mrs Scoggins
Science 101
Topics covered:
Mechanics; a study of forces and their effects.
Chemical Reactions; a comprehensive study of four different types of chemical reactions.
Genetic Variation; a study of how genes determines our features.
Two practical investigations; we learn how to apply the scientific method in a practical investigation in Chemistry and Physics.
Biology Level 2, Chemistry Level 2, Physics Level 2, Science Level 2
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryWorkbook $25.
Entry through recommendation of Year 10 Science teacher.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.S. 90948 v3 Science 1.9 - Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 90947 v4 Science 1.8 - Investigate selected chemical reactions | 1 |
I |
4 |
|||
A.S. 90940 v3 Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 90935 v3 Physics 1.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 90930 v3 Chemistry 1.1 - Carry out a practical chemistry investigation, with direction | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
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Courses outlined will only be available in 2020 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.