NCEA Level 1 Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss R. O'Loughlin.
Not only is Science a subject required to continue along many career pathways, it provides all students with knowledge of the world around us and the ability to think critically about ideas and explanations for everyday events. As Science moves us forward into the 21st century, the skills learned in this subject will enable students to participate and contribute to our future society in a confident and knowledgeable manner.
This course follows the requirements of Level 6 Science in the New Zealand Curriculum. In broad terms, these are the development of the understanding of the Nature of Science and the attainment of scientific facts and principles in the four contextual strands - Living World, Material World, Physical World and Planet Earth and Beyond.
Science is compulsory at Year 11. Successfully completing this course will enable students to take senior Science courses in Year 12.
This course consists of three standards selected from the four listed below. The standards cover aspects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space Science.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
In addition to stationery, there will be costs of approximately $25 for write-on workbooks which are provided to supplement the standards.
Pathway
Assessment Information
This course offers 3 standards worth a total of 16 credits.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.
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NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
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Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment
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Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
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Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts