SC100
Level 1 Science Internally assessed
This course requires 1 option.
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• To assist students to make good life choices in socio-scientific contexts through increased scientific skills and knowledge relevant to their everyday world.
• To enable students to achieve in NCEA Science Level 1 through an entirely internally assessed course, at a pace attainable by each student.
• To offer opportunities to gain credits in numeracy and literacy in a socio-scientific context at the same time as gaining science credits.
Internally Assessed
This is a flexible course with standards to be undertaken chosen by the teacher and the class in collaboration, from the list given below. It is expected that four standards will be assessed each year.
Teacher in Charge
Pathway
2021
Level 2 Biology2022
Entrance into Level 2 Biology is at the discretion of the HOD and the Biology teacher. A student must show a good level of literacy to be able to manage Level 2 Biology.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
It is of benefit to students to bring a laptop to lessons although they will not be disadvantaged academically if they do not. They may need to access a Chromebook from school instead.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Science
Pathway Tags
Health sciences such as nurse, enrolled nurse, paramedic, caregiver, health and safety officer and other health services which do not require a degree.,
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90926 v3 | Biology 1.2 - Report on a biological issue | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90954 v3 | Science 1.15 - Demonstrate understanding of the effects of astronomical cycles on planet Earth | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90953 v3 | Science 1.14 - Demonstrate understanding of carbon cycling | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90950 v3 | Science 1.11 - Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and micro-organisms | 1 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 90946 v3 | Science 1.7 - Investigate the implications of the properties of metals for their use in society | 1 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 90945 v3 | Science 1.6 - Investigate implications of the use of carbon compounds as fuels | 1 |
I |
4 |
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Total Credits |
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