Level 1 Science : Biology & Chemistry

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.