1SCIB

Level 1 Science : Biology & Chemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr O. Holmes.

Lots of experiments and hands-on learning, creative projects, study human body, genetics, reactions and the environment

You can also take 1SCIP

  • Lots of practical investigations, modelling and hands-on learning
  • Creative application of science ideas in the form of posters, videos, reports etc
  • A variety of learning approaches to gain understanding

All Level 1 Science courses allow students to build the skills needed to access the science they are surrounded by daily in their own lives and in their local communities. Through a variety of hands-on learning, practical investigations, modelling, research and firsthand observations students will develop an understanding of the big ideas in Biology and Chemistry. As much as possible students will be encouraged to select topics and options that inspire and engage them as the course progresses.

An idea of the type of content covered:

  • Human physical health: temperature regulation, immune system, genetic diseases
  • Chemical reactions in the human body and digestion
  • Kaitiakitanga of our local community: Assessing the DNA found in the estuary to analyse species present, the impact of predators on our taonga species
  • Chemical properties of different materials and evaluating the usefulness versus the cost on the environment

NOTE: You are also welcome to take 1SCIP: Physics and Earth/Space focus
A variety of skills and key concepts from all the branches of science will be covered. Each module will have some aspect of preparation for all L2 science courses and work to support co-requisites in literacy and numeracy.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Cost: - $24 (Scipad workbook and Online Platform)

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91920 v4
NZQA Info

Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92020 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment


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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0