L1 Biology & Chemistry (L1SBC)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr L. Oliver.
This course is designed for students looking to further their knowledge of key Biology and Chemistry concepts. The 4 standards will develop an students theoretical and practical understanding of how Chemistry and Biology relates to the issues facing the world today.
Note: Students who are looking to follow a Science based career, should choose to take L12 Double Science to give them the best preparation and greatest choice of pathways.
Recommended Prior Learning
Recommendation from your Science Teacher or HOF Science, based on your performance in year 10.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$25 for write in work books
2 x 1B5 exercise books or A4 Ring binder & refill
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Pathway
This course leads into Biological Science based careers such as Health Sciences and Environmental Science. Your Science teacher can give you advice in this.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
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NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
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Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use
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