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Christ’s College
Canterbury
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AS 90942
Investigate implications of wave behaviour for
everyday life. (4 credits – internal, numeracy)
AS 90943
Investigate implications of heat for everyday life.
(4 credits – internal, numeracy)
Technology standards:
AS 91047
Undertake development to make a prototype to
address a brief. (6 credits – internal)
AS 91077
Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts
used in the design and construction of electronic
environments. (3 credits – internal, literacy)
AS 91078
Implement basic interfacing procedures in a
specified electronic environment.
(3 credits – internal)
The only external standard offered is AS 90940
Mechanics. Some standards count towards NCEA
Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirement, as
indicated above.
Total credits: 20 maximum (not all of the
standards above will be offered)
YEAR 12—LEVEL 2 SCIENCE
Status
Optional
Prerequisites
None
Periods per week
Five
Description
This course exposes students to a range of
Science topics at Level 2 and is an ideal choice
for students who wish to develop their scientific
understanding and knowledge. There is a focus
on Earth and Space Science which involves
integrating aspects of Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
Students will study extreme earth events such as
earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes. The course
includes a field trip to look at how geological
processes have formed the local landscape. They
will research how an organism has adapted to
an extreme environment, such as the deep sea
or Antarctica. Students will design and carry out
a practical investigation and explore aspects of
astronomy.
YEAR 11—LEVEL 1 APPLIED SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
Status
Optional
Prerequisites
None
Periods per week
Four
Description
This cross-curricular course combines aspects
of physics and technology in an engaging
project-based format. The theme of the course
for 2018 will be Space Exploration. Students
will develop their understanding of electricity
by designing the circuitry for a torch suitable
for a space-walk or lunar exploration. They will
improve their programming skills by designing an
Arduino-based rover, inspired by real-life Martian
rovers, which will perform a number of science-
related challenges. Investigating the motion of a
rocket shall develop their understanding of key
mechanics principles and, if time, students may
analyse the effect of solar radiation and heat loss
on humans during lengthy space voyages.
Throughout the course students will work
together in teams. They will solve problems and
apply physics theory to real-world situations.
The teams will rapidly prototype design solutions
and increase their skills in programming and
embedded electronics. They will need to plan
ahead and reflect on their progress.
Assessment
Although students will be developing their
projects in teams, they will need to submit
evidence of their individual contributions for
assessment purposes.
It is not recommended that students take Level
1 Physics in addition to this course as there is
significant overlap in achievement standards.
The goal for students is to achieve 16 credits from
a selection of the standards below and only a
subset of the following standards will be offered.
There is flexibility to meet the needs and interests
of the individuals and class.
Physics standards:
AS 90940
Demonstrate understanding of aspects of
mechanics. (4 credits – external, numeracy)
AS 90941
Investigate implications of electricity and
magnetism for everyday life.
(4 credits – internal, numeracy)