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.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 1.1 - Carry out a practical chemistry investigation, with direction
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Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics
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Science 1.4 - Investigate implications of heat for everyday life
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Science 1.8 - Investigate selected chemical reactions
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Science 1.9 - Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation
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Science 1.13 - Demonstrate understanding of the formation of surface features in New Zealand
Disclaimer
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.