11SCI

General Science L1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian.

Note: 

Science at Level 1 splits into two courses: General Science and Agriculture & Horticulture

 

Students who are considering taking Physics, Chemistry or Biology at Levels 2 and 3 should select General Science.  This can prepare them to take any of the Sciences at levels 2 and 3, including Biology and Agriculture.  Students will take a selection of internal and external standards worth up to 20 credits from the available standards in the Science curriculum area.  The standards offered will be on a class-by-class basis at the discretion of the Head of Science, Mr Kurian. 

 

Students who are considering taking Agriculture & Horticulture at Levels 2 and 3 should select Agricultural & Horticulture.  Agricultural & Horticulture will consist of two externally assessed Achievement Standards, with two internally assessed standards. 


Course Highlights: General Science (Level 1) 

A combination of 3 to 4 standards from all the Science disciplines which gives the students a good understanding of Science. This class leads to the study of individual Science subjects at Year 12. General Science - Level 1 focuses on the requirements of Level 2 Science and must be taken by students who are considering taking Physics, Chemistry or Biology in Year 12. 

 

Vocational Pathway: Primary industries, Social and Community Services, Services industries, Manufacturing and Technology, Construction and Infrastructure

 

This course can lead to: Year 12 studies in any combination of Physics, Chemistry & Biology.

 

For more information, please see Head of Science Mr Kurian, or your Year 10 Science teacher.

 


Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Science

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92044 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of human-induced change within the Earth system
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92045 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92047 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5