L12SCD
This course requires 2 options.

L1 Double Science (L1SCD)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr L. Oliver.

Taken as a double line option, this course covers the essential topics required for success in Biology, Chemistry and Physics at Level 2 and beyond. If you are looking to follow a career that involves Science that requires you to have a good understanding of Biology or Chemistry or Physics, this is the course you should be taking.  With each of these subjects being taught by staff who specialise in these subject areas and incorporating three Level 2 standards, this course gives the best preparation for those students looking to follow a pathway requiring a strong understanding of Science. Two subject endorsements are available with this option.

Recommended Prior Learning

Recommendation from your Science Teacher or HOF Science, based on your performance in year 10

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$50 for write in work books
3 x 1B5 exercise books or A4 Ring binder & refill
Calculator

Pathway

This course offers the best preparation for students considering following a pathway that requires a strong understanding of Biology or Chemistry or Physics. These include careers in the Health Industry and Engineering based careers, to name but a few.

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 40 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 26 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91155 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91172 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91910 v1
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91921 v3
NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92023 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92045 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92047 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 40
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5

Disclaimer


The Standards offered are correct at time of writing

Course content may change by the start of the year