1SCI

Level 1 Science

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Stephens.

Science is about understanding and appreciating the world we live in. This course is about developing each individual’s ability to make informed decisions. Our Level 1 Science course challenges students to think for themselves and shape their own opinions based on their observations, investigations and discussions of ideas. We cover a broad range of topics including (but not limited to) biodiversity and conservation, chemistry, physics and understanding evidence based research in the scientific community.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

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
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91923 v4
NZQA Info
Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of science-related claims in communicated information
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5