11SCIE

Year 11 Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Salway.

This Year 11 Science course covers key aspects of biology, chemistry and physics and uses these to deepen our understanding of the world.  Biology will focus on genetics and populations. Cell structure will also be covered. Chemistry will focus on atomic structure, properties of solids, organic compounds and acid and base reactions. Physics will focus on energy changes, mechanics, and electrical circuits. 

Students will complete one Level 1 NCEA external assessment. Other parts of the course will be marked against the NZ curriculum levels.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Year 11 SciPad workbooks are available for purchase

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 5 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92047 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 5
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5