This subject runs for a full year, and is compulsory for all Year 11 students, unless they have opted to take double science (01BIC and 01PES).

Teachers in Charge: Phil Henwood (HEN) and Zev Fishman (FIS)

This course emphasises science ideas related to our local environment and topical issues that are relevant to the students' generation, and in particular, living in West Auckland.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91920 v4 Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91921 v4 Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in context

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 92020 v3 Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a micro-organism and the environment

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91923 v4 Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of science-related claims in communicated information

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 1 credits

This course is endorsable