Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Zev Fishman (FIS)

In this course, students will cover topics in Biology, Earth and Space Science, and Physics. They will learn about contemporary issues across a broad range of science disciplines, and how these are affecting us in New Zealand.

There are no external assessments in this course.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91411 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context 

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91415 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91527 v2 Physics 3.7 - Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91602 v2 Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91604 v3 Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Total credits available for this course: 17 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is not endorsable