L1SCIE01

Level 1 General Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Hodson, Mrs J. Langdon.

A full year (4x per week) course for learners that are interested in building understanding of key skills and content for Senior Sciences.

Learners preparing for L2/3 specialist science courses and future careers in Science especially in Biomedical science or Engineering are recommended to enrol in either the Chemistry Biology and/or the Physics ESS course. 

There are three NCEA Level 1 Science internal assessments in this course with a total of 15 credits available.

➔ AS91921 - Scientific Investigations (essential skills for all Level 2 Science courses).

➔ AS92020 - Pathogens (key concepts for Level 2 Biology)

➔ AS92044 - Human Impacts on Earth systems (key concepts for Level 2 Earth/Space Science)

Each of these assessments form one topic lasting between 6 and 7 weeks. Between these internal assessments are short topics focusing on key concepts for Level 2 Chemistry and Level 2 Physics.

Course Overview

Term 1
AS91921 - Investigations
Rates of Chemical Reaction (Chemistry)

Term 2
AS92044 - Human Impacts on Earth Systems
Magnets and Circuits (Physics)

Term 3
AS92020 - Microbes and Immune systems
Mechanics (Physics)

Term 4
Hydrocarbons (Chemistry)

Recommended Prior Learning

Preferably completing the Year 10 Science course at Whangaparāoa College.

Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

Education Perfect ($20).
This is subject to change dependent upon the type of EP access license applicable to the learner and whether they are enrolling in multiple Sciences. There is one EP license for access to all Science. If learner is enrolling for multiple Science courses then this course contribution only needs to be paid once.

Pathway

Course Skills

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91921 v3
NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

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

Assessments:
Term: 2024-06-14, Week: 2024-06-14

A.S. 92020 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

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

Assessments:
Term: 2024-06-14, Week: 2024-06-14

A.S. 92044 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of human-induced change within the Earth system

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

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

Assessments:
Term: 2024-06-14, Week: 2024-06-14

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.