11SCIS

Year 11 Science and sustainability

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Salway.

This course takes a holistic approach to science and sustainability. There will be a focus on using scientific knowledge and thinking to investigate atmospheric chemistry, biodiversity, ecology, communication, electricity and biomechanics. 

Throughout the course there will be many issues explored through the lens of controversies, disinformation and conspiracies. We’ll look at the science related to vaccinations, the Earth’s changing climate, biodiversity and pest control in Aotearoa, and low-level radiation from 5G communications. The course begins with looking at conspiracy theories before tackling the big issues. We’ll also look at the incredible diversity of endemic species in NZ.

Students will complete one Level 1 NCEA internal assessment. Other parts of the course will be assessed against the NZ curriculum.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There are year 11 Scipad workbooks for purchase

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 5
Internal Assessed Credits: 5
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91920 v4
NZQA Info

Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 5
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0