L1SCI

Level 1 Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Shivam Kumar, Fiona Murphy.

Internal Credits: 5             External Credits:  11

Many careers require an understanding of science. Level 1 Science carries on from the contexts students have been exposed to during their Year 9 and 10 courses. Students will acquire a detailed body of knowledge in Biology, Chemistry and Physics which will enable them to carry on in the Sciences at Level 2. 


Pre-requisites

This course is designed for students who have enjoyed all aspects of the Junior Science program and wish to deepen their knowledge and have the opportunity to progress into the Level 2 sciences.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 10
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. 92022 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
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: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5

Disclaimer

NB: All courses offered are subject to viable class numbers and staff availability.

Any Credits and Standards listed on courses are only a guideline.