NCEA : YEAR 11

SCIENCE – LEVEL 1 (COMPULSORY)

Students must select at least one of the two Year 11 courses. Students intending to study two or three sciences at Year 12 are encouraged to select both of the Year 11 Science courses.

BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY – LEVEL 1

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Year 10 Science or approval by Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching.

Assessment

Course Description

This course integrates the study of biology and chemistry topics. Students build their understanding of fundamental ideas in genetics, mammals, chemical reactions and carbon chemistry. Key experimental skills associated with biology and chemistry are developed in the practical component of the course. This course provides a foundation for further study in biology and chemistry.

PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY – LEVEL 1

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Year 10 Science or approval by Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

This course integrates the study of physics and chemistry topics. Students build an understanding of fundamental ideas in mechanics, waves, electricity and properties of acids and bases. Key experimental skills associated with physics and chemistry are developed in the practical component of the course. This course provides a foundation for further study in physics and chemistry.

Carry out a practical physics investigation leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction