11SCI

Level 1 Science

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr L. Steenhauer.

Science is a way of investigating, understanding, and explaining our natural, physical world and the wider universe. It involves generating and testing ideas, gathering evidence – including by making observations, carrying out investigations and modelling, and communicating and debating with others – in order to develop scientific knowledge, understanding, and explanations.

In this course, students will:

  • Develop an understanding of the world, built on current scientific theories
  • Learn that science involves particular processes and ways of developing and organising knowledge and that these continue to evolve
  • Use their current scientific knowledge and skills for problem solving and developing further knowledge
  • Use scientific knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about the communication, application, and implications of science as these relate to their own lives and cultures and to the sustainability of the environment.

Each term you will focus on concepts of Chemistry, Biology or Physics, with investigations in the classroom and outside in our local environment. You will complete all 3 topics.  

  • Chemistry - explore chemical reactions, properties of molecules, acids and bases, examine the problem of ocean acidification
  • Biology - learn about biodiversity and threats to native species at Mount Te Kinga at Lake Brunner
  • Physics - discover the properties of waves and electrical energy, and discover how the greenhouse effect occurs and its relationship to beach erosion

Student's learning will assessed with the 4 new Level 1 Science standards:

  • 1.1 Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue
  • 1.2 Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
  • 1.3 Describe features of science that have contributed to the development of a science idea in a local context
  • 1.4 Demonstrate understanding of science-related claims in communicated information

Recommended Prior Learning

No prior learning is required for this subject.

Stationery

Document wallet foolscap, Exercise book - 1B8, scientific calculator, ruler, blue pens x 2, red pen, pencils, 1 highlighter, eraser, pencil sharpener, glue stick

Pathway

Career Pathways

Subject Skills

Assessment Information

Internal assessment will occur periodically through the year.

There is an end of year external assessment.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 12
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. 90941 v3
NZQA Info

Science 1.2 - Investigate implications of electricity and magnetism 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. 90944 v4
NZQA Info

Science 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
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. 90951 v3
NZQA Info

Science 1.12 - Investigate the biological impact of an event on a New Zealand ecosystem


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

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