L1SCIE01

Level 1 General Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Hodson.

A full year course for learners that are interested in a broad background in all four key areas of Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science. There are 7 topics covered across the year… 

➔ Biology - Pathogens (Microbes and the Immune system) and Genetics (DNA, inheritance and applications of genetics - NCEA AS92022 5cr E).

➔ Chemistry - Rates of Chemical Reaction (Atoms, Ions and Reactivity) and Rockets (Carbon Chemistry) 

➔ Physics - Journeys (Mechanics) and Floodlights (Electricity)- - NCEA AS92045 5cr I).

➔ Earth Science - Rangitoto vs Whakaari (Tectonic processes) 

Each topic has an assessment that exposes learners to different assessment techniques used in the Level 2 and 3 Science courses (Bio, Chem, Phys, ESS). Learners are expected to complete ALL in course assessments. Some topics develop assessment skills that can be used to complete Level 1 NCEA assessment during the assessment weeks in each term (AS91921 5cr I).

Recommended Prior Learning

Preferably completing the Year 10 Science course at Whangaparāoa College.

Course Costs and Equipment (this cost is only indicative)

Education Perfect ($15) and SciPAD Big Ideas Book 3 workbook ($25).
This subject may include a Field trip to Rangitoto Island which will have an additional cost. This will be advised if and when trip details are finalised and sent to parents from the Schoolbridge platform. Field trip costs are to be paid via the Kindo app. In 2023 this fee was $72.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Please note that the standard credit totals displayed below as well as the standard descriptions are subject to change before the start of 2024 due to the upcoming NCEA Level 1 changes.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 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

Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic

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

Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92045 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation

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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
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.