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Science
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Level 1 Science A
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
CONTENT
The course is broadly divided into four main
areas:
The Living World
Topics include:
- Bacteria, fungi and viruses
- Genetics
The Physical World
Topics include:
- Energy
- Mechanics
The Material World
Topics include:
- Acids and bases
- Atomic structures
Planet Earth and Beyond
Topics include:
- Effect of astronomical cycles on Earth
HOW THE COURSE IS ASSESSED
A mixture of internal and external
assessments
QUALIFICATION GAINED IF STANDARDS
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
Up to 24 credits in NCEA Level 1
WHAT WILL IT COST
$22.50 for course manual
NEXT STEP
NCEA Level 2 Physics, Level 2 Biology
Level 2 Chemistry
WHO TO SEE
Mr D Christison
Level 1 Science B
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At the end of Year 10 some students will be
recommended to choose this.
CONTENT
16 credits are chosen from a selection of
internally assessed achievement standards
from the following curriculum strands:
- Living world
- Material world
- Physical world
- Planet earth and beyond
HOW THE COURSE IS ASSESSED
Internally assessed achievement standards
only
QUALIFICATION GAINED IF STANDARDS
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
Up to 16 credits in NCEA Level 1
WHAT WILL IT COST
Nil
NEXT STEP
Entry into one NCEA Level 2 Science subject
with the permission of head of department
WHO TO SEE
Mr D Christison