11SCII
Level 1 Science Internal
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Martin
This is a course for students who will probably not need entry into Level 2 Biology, Chemistry or Physics but are still interested in learning about the world. We cover four internals throughout the year:
1 Biology – microorganisms
2 Chemistry – metals
3 Chemistry - carbon cycling
4 Physics – heat
Additional/alternative standards may also be offered on a case by case basis.
Recommended Prior Learning
This is not an open entry programme. Students are selected based on recommendations by the student’s Year 10 Science Teacher, in consultation with HOLA Science and the Deans.
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90943 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 90946 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Science 1.7 - Investigate the implications of the properties of metals for their use in society
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90950 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Science 1.11 - Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and micro-organisms
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90953 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 4
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 4