St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)

SC100

Level 1 Science Internally assessed

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Course Description

• 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

Elizabeth Hill


Pathway

2022

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
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
4
4
4
1
I
4
Y
A.S. 90950 v3 Science 1.11 - Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and micro-organisms
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
I
4
A.S. 90946 v3 Science 1.7 - Investigate the implications of the properties of metals for their use in society
4
4
4
4
1
I
4
A.S. 90945 v3 Science 1.6 - Investigate implications of the use of carbon compounds as fuels
4
4
4
4
4
1
I
4
Total Credits
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