Science
YEAR 9 Status
and 3 but do not know in which area they wish to specialise. Students who succeed in this course are able to specialise at Level 2 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and/or Earth & Space Science. Assessment There are a wide range of Level 1 Science standards available for assessment. The course may be tailored to meet the needs of the class or student as appropriate, following discussion with the TiC General Science. The following standards form the core component of the course. AS 90940 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics. (4 credits – external, numeracy) AS 90948 Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation. (4 credits – external, literacy) AS 90944 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases. (4 credits – external) AS 90930 Carry out a practical chemistry investigation, with direction. (4 credits – internal, numeracy) AS 90953 Demonstrate understanding of carbon cycling. (4 credits – internal, literacy) The external standards are assessed in a three hour end-of-year examination. Trial examinations are held during the year to help prepare students. Some standards count towards the NCEA Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements, as indicated above. A total of 8 literacy and 8 numeracy credits are available. Total credits: 20 (12 external, 8 internal)
Compulsory
None
Prerequisites
Five
Periods per week
Description Students study three modules of science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Each module will be approximately 12 weeks long. The content of the three modules is described under the appropriate subject headings. Biology please refer to pg 27 Chemistry please refer to pg 30 Physics please refer to pg 87
YEAR 10 Status
Compulsory
None Four
Prerequisites
Periods per week
Description Science in Year 10 builds on the work in Year 9 and follows the same format. Each module will be approximately 12 weeks long. The content of the three modules is described under the appropriate subject headings. Biology please refer to pg 27 Chemistry please refer to pg 30 Physics please refer to pg 87
YEAR 11—LEVEL 1 SCIENCE Status Optional Prerequisites None Periods per week Four Description
The Level 1 course offers the three Science external standards to give students an understanding of key concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition the Chemistry practical internal builds investigation skills,while the carbon cycling internal examines the science behind climate change. This course is an ideal selection for students who may wish to continue with Science at Levels 2
YEAR 12—LEVEL 2 EARTH&SPACE SCIENCE Status Optional Prerequisites None Periods per week Five
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Christ’s College Canterbury
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