NCEA Level 1 Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Blair.
Developing Scientific skills is crucial to thriving in a changing world. Many of the major challenges that confront our world need to be approached from a scientific perspective.
In this Science course, you will study Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Space standards; building on the knowledge you have gained in the last two years.
In all of the standards studied, you will develop practical skills, and the internal assessments you complete will be based on practical experiments.
Topics include Mechanics, Genetics, Chemical reactions, Micro-organisms, and Astronomy.
What will I learn in Level 1 Science?
You will;
Investigate how different factors affect the rate of chemical reactions
Study different chemical reactions
Perform a practical investigation that demonstrates an understanding of physics or biological ideas
Explore how genes control the inheritance of characteristics
Be able to explain the causes of genetic variation
Understand Earth in space
Mechanics in Physics
This course is a required pathway to the senior sciences in years 12 and 13.
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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
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Disclaimer
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.