11SCI

NCEA Level 1 Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Blair.




The  11 Science course will combine Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Science standards, building on the knowledge you have gained in the last two years.  

Four standards total 21 credits. The three internal standards involve experiments and a practical-based assessment, and the fourth Genetics standard will be examined at the end of the year. 

The topics are  Mechanics, Genetics, Chemical reactions, and Scientific investigations.  

You will:

  • Understand how to do a range of scientific investigations 
  • Study different chemical reactions
  • Perform a practical investigation that demonstrates an understanding of physics ideas 
  • Explore how genes control the inheritance of characteristics
  • Be able to explain the causes of genetic variation. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery Requirements: Calculator, 3 x 1B5.

Pathway

Agriculture, Horticulture, Trades: plumber, electrician, builder, painter, mechanic, engineer, beautician, hairdresser, Astronomy, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences, Food Science, Sports science, and Technology

General Sciences, Life Sciences, Materials Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Geography, Physics, and Sports Science

Computer Science, Computing, IT, and multimedia software

Complementary Health, Counselling, Dentistry, Health Studies, Health and Safety, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition and Health, Ophthalmology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, and Public Health

Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Plant and Crop Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine

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.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90930 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry 1.1 - Carry out a practical chemistry investigation, with direction


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90940 v3
NZQA Info

Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90943 v3
NZQA Info

Science 1.4 - Investigate implications of heat for everyday life


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90947 v4
NZQA Info

Science 1.8 - Investigate selected chemical reactions


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90948 v3
NZQA Info

Science 1.9 - Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90952 v3
NZQA Info

Science 1.13 - Demonstrate understanding of the formation of surface features in New Zealand


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.