Year 11 Science
11SCI Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Sharma.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 Science: Atomic Structure and Acids and Bases (for Chemistry)
Year 10 Science: Mechanics (For Physics)
Year 11 Science enables students to develop knowledge and a coherent understanding of the living, material and physical Sciences. It also encourages students to develop investigative skills and provides opportunities for students to develop the attitudes on which scientific investigation depend. The course also helps to develop students’ interest in and understanding of the knowledge and processes of Science which form the basis of many future careers. This course covers all three of the major Sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
This course covers the two major Sciences required for a future career in Engineering and Health Sciences: Physics and Chemistry. It provides practical and theoretical experience for students who wish to pursue a future career in Engineering and Health Sciences. There are 3 internal standards that have a total credit value of 12 credits. There are two 4 credit external standards which will be assessed in the end of the year NCEA Level 1 External Exams. Overall there are 20 credits at Level 1, offered in this course.
Subject Overview
Term 1
P 1.1 (90935): Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction - Practical and Report (4 credits)
C 1.1 (90930): Carry out a practical Chemistry investigation, with direction - Practical and Report (4 credits)
Term 2
AS 1.5 (90944): Demonstrate an understanding of the aspects of Acids and Bases - External Exam (4 credits)
Term 3
AS 1.1 (90940): Demonstrate an understanding of the aspects of Mechanics - External Exam (4 credits)
Assessment Information
AS 1.1 (90940): Demonstrate an understanding of the aspects of Mechanics - External Exam (4 credits)
AS 1.5 (90944): Demonstrate an understanding of the aspects of Acids and Bases - External Exam (4 credits)
C 1.1 (90930): Carry out a practical Chemistry investigation, with direction - Practical and Report (4 credits)
P 1.1 (90935): Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction - Practical and Report (4 credits)
B 1.1 (90925) - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction - Practical and Report (4 credits). To be done in Year 10 in the previous year.
Year 12 Biology, Year 12 Chemistry, Year 12 Physics
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