11AGR

Agricultural and Horticultural 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. 


Agriculture & Horticulture

Course Highlights: Gaining knowledge of plants and their cultivation with a biological context. Gaining knowledge of farm animal biology and associated reproductive, health and social issues.

 

Vocational Pathway: Primary industries, Biological Sciences.

 

This course can lead to: Year 12 studies in Agriculture and Horticulture, livestock management, primary industries, horticultural industries, vocational biology, and science courses.

 

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

 

 



Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Science

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91928 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91929 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence the purpose and location of primary production
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91930 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how soil properties are managed in a primary production system
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91931 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of environmental sustainability in primary production management practices
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 6
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0