Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Vivienne Milton (MTN)

This course has an emphasis on practical assessments. Students will co-construct their plan of study for the year based on the standards available in Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Each student should plan to attempt standards with a minimum of 16 credits available overall.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91155 v2 Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life 

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91160 v2 Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91187 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91190 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in a extreme environment

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91289 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91296 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.8 - Produce a landscape plan

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 22 NCEA Level 2 credits

This course is not endorsable