L3 Science (L3SCI)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Franklin.
Students will study aspects of all Science topics (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space Science). The course is totally internally assessed and assessments will range from independent practical investigations to researching tasks and writing reports. It is an ideal for a student that wishes to have some Science credits at Level 3 but might not want to specialise in the individual Science courses (14 credits towards UE entrance can be achieved in this course). However, this course can also be taken by students who are also taking L3 Physics, Biology or Chemistry. Students would benefit from having they own device (laptop) at school to use during class. If you take this course and gateway you must be prepared to complete work in your own time so you stay up-to-date with assessments. This may include in handing in work early if out on work placements when assessments are due.
Recommended Prior Learning
L2 SCV, L2 Chemistry, L2 BIology, L2 Physics
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A4 Ring binder & Refill or exercise book
(BYOD would be a benefit)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
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Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
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Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
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Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
The Standards offered are correct at time of writing
Course content may change by the start of the year