Year 11 Science/Pūtaiao
Science, EAL Science, Biochemistry / Physical Science, Applied Science
11 SCI — SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION
We live in an age in which scientific literacy and a broad understanding of science concepts is increasingly important.
The goal of this course is to provide a range of learning opportunities across Biology, Chemistry and Physics that will give akonga a ‘taster’ of the science disciplines and experiences of science that directly relate to their own lives.
Those who choose this course may NOT also take the Year 11 Biochemistry or Physical Science courses.
FUTURE PATHWAYS
12AGR, 12BIO, 12CHE, 12PHY,
There is an emphasis on developing a broad range of transferable skills and knowledge across the science disciplines that will prepare the student for senior subject specialism.
CONTENT
Micro-organisms and their interactions with humans.
Genetics, and use of genomics in medicine, forensics, or conservation.
Carrying out and reporting on a scientific investigation in Physics.
Specific chemical reactions in context.
SKILLS
Practical investigative skills, including carrying out instructions effectively.
Collaborative skills and team-work
Research using information technology
Communication and scientific literacy
Critical thinking and analysis
Science-informed decision-making
Investigation of a range of chemical reactions
Close observation and explanation of phenomena
Correct laboratory equipment use
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
External 92022 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic (5 credits).
Internal 92020 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment (5 credits).
Internal 92021 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in a specific context (6 credits).
Internal 92045 v2 - Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation (5 credits).
11 ESS – EAL Science
This course enables English language learners (ELLs) to study, work towards and gain Level 1 NCEA Science Standards in a well-supported one-year programme.
Students should be able to progress to mainstream Level 1 Science in the following year.
Target students are international and migrant students in Years 11 or 12. The students are working at Stages 1-2 of the English Language Learning Progressions.
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
Internal 92045 v2 - Physics and Earth Space Science 1.2 – Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation (5 credits).
Internal 92020 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment (5 credits).
Internal 92021 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in a specific context (6 credits).
11 BSC— BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE and
11 PSC — PHYSICAL SCIENCE
ENTRY CRITERIA
Level 5 Advanced in Year 10 Science
INTRODUCTION
This double course (eight periods a week) is designed for students who have a special interest in Science. Its content covers the basics of Year 11 Science while studying at greater depth Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
It is recommended that students intending to take any senior science options in Year 12 should choose this course.
Those who choose this course may NOT also take the Year 11 Science course.
FUTURE PATHWAYS
12CHE
12PHY
12BIO
12AGR
CONTENT – BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Micro-organisms
Genetics, and use of genomics in medicine, forensics, or conservation
Carry out and analyse a range of scientific investigations
Microscopy
There is an emphasis on developing transferable critical thinking, research and communication skills which form a strong foundation for senior sciences as well as other subjects and tertiary study.
SKILLS – BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Practical investigative skills
Evaluation of investigative approaches
Collaborative skills, team-work
Research using information technology
Communication and scientific literacy
Critical thinking, analysis
Science-informed decision-making
CONTENT – PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Investigate a range of chemical reactions
Chemical reactions and equations
Atomic structure and properties of substances
Heat energy, electricity, and magnetism
Motion, forces and scientific investigation and reporting
SKILLS – PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Understand and carry out instructions efficiently
Observe phenomena closely
Use laboratory equipment correctly
Design and carry out simple laboratory investigations
Organise, record, present, interpret and critically appraise data
Explain findings in the language of science
Work together as part of a team
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS - 11 BSC
Not all standards will necessarily be assessed.
External 92022 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic (5 credits).
Internal 92020 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment (5 credits).
Internal 91921 v3 - Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context (5 credits).
Internal 91160 - Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material of the microscope level (3 credits).
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS - 11PSC
Not all standards will necessarily be assessed.
External 92023 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the properties of chemicals inform their use in a specific context (4 credits).
External 92047 v2 - Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of energy in a physical system (5 credits).
Internal 92021 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in a specific context (6 credits).
Internal 92045 v2 - Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation (5 credits).
11 SCA — APPLIED SCIENCE
ENTRY CRITERIA
Based on Year 10 information, students may be invited to be part of the Applied Science class.
INTRODUCTION
We live in an age in which scientific literacy and a broad understanding of science concepts is increasingly important.
The goal of this course is to provide a range of learning opportunities across Biology, Chemistry and Physics that will give akonga experience of the science disciplines and experiences of science that directly relate to their own lives, in a scaffolded learning environment.
Those who choose this course may NOT also take the Year 11 General Science, Biochemistry or Physical Science courses.
CONTENT
Micro-organisms and their interactions with humans
Physical phenomenon
Selected chemical reactions in context
There is an emphasis on developing a broad range of transferable skills and knowledge across the science disciplines that will prepare the student for their next steps.
SKILLS
Practical investigative skills, including carrying out instructions effectively
Collaborative skills, team-work
Research using information technology
Communication and scientific literacy
Critical thinking and analysis
Science-informed decision-making
Investigation of a range of chemical reactions
Close observation and explanation of phenomena
Use laboratory equipment correctly.
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
Internal 92020 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment (5 credits).
Internal 92021 v2 - Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in a specific context (6 credits).
Internal 92045 v2 - Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation (5 credits)