Year 10 Science
10SCIE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: 34573908
Recommended Prior LearningIdeally WGP College Year 8 and 9 Science
This is the third year of Junior Science at Whangaparāoa College. Learners are taught in Science classrooms with access to the laboratory spaces for experimental work. Much of the focus in this year’s work is from Level 5 and 6 of the NZ Science Curriculum. This course work is a direct continuation of the year 8 and year 9 Science courses.
Course work for 2024 will include:
- Genetics including inheritance and changes in populations over time
- Forces and Motion
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Musculoskeletal and Respiratory systems
- Chemical Reactions including Ion formation, Balancing Equations and reactions of Acids and Bases
- Carbon Chemistry including ,combustion and it's impacts on the environment
Course Overview
Term 1
- Musculoskeletal and Respiratory systems
- Chemical Reactions including Ion formation, Balancing Equations and reactions of Acids and Bases
Term 2
- Chemical Reactions including Ion formation, Balancing Equations and reactions of Acids and Bases
- Forces and Motion
Term 3
- Forces and Motion
- Genetics including inheritance and changes in populations over time
Term 4
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Carbon Chemistry including ,combustion and it's impacts on the environment
Pathway
Level 1 Earth and Space Science Half Course, Level 1 General Science, Level 1 Specialist Biology Half Course, Level 1 Specialist Chemistry Half Course, Level 1 Specialist Physics Half Course
Career PathwaysAgricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Metal Worker
Course Costs and EquipmentLearners should bring their SciPAD Big Ideas book 2 issued in 2023 for this year’s work. If learners are new to Whangaparāoa College then a new SciPAD will cost $20.
There will be a cost associated with Education Perfect that may be included here for 2024, or may be part of a digital platforms access charge (to be decided
by Finance dept).