Level 1 General Science
L1SCIE01 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Hodson, Mrs J. Langdon.
Recommended Prior LearningPreferably completing the Year 10 Science course at Whangaparāoa College.
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)
Pathway
Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry, Level 2 Physics, Level 2 Space Science
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, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager
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.