Year 11 Science
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Davies.
This balanced course covers the fundamentals of science. Students will be introduced to key ideas relating to Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science, as well as the Nature of Science. Understanding of the scientific process will be developed and each student will carry out a variety of practical investigations. The course will prepare students for specialization in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Level 2. It has 2 standards assessed internally and one assessed externally.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of Year 10 Science.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
An Education Perfect subscription is recommended.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Practical Investigations, Research Reports and an exam for the external paper.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
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