YEAR 11 Science
Aims
To develop a greater understanding of a range of general science concepts and to further develop the students' ability to make connections between the science taught in class and the world around them.
Course Content
The course will include a large proportion of ideas that are foundational for Level 2 Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Living World: genetics, variation and natural selection, microorganisms, ecology, physiology
Material World: atoms, ions and compounds, acids and bases, reaction rates, carbon chemistry and metals
Physical World: mechanics, heat and heat transfer, energy transfer by waves, simple electrical ideas
Planet Earth and Beyond: solar system dynamics, interacting systems between atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere
Assessment
In class assessments, school examinations and one NCEA standard
Prior knowledge required
A satisfactory level of achievement in Year 10 Science
Next Step
NCEA Biology Level 2 and/or NCEA Chemistry Level 2 and/or NCEA Physics Level 2