NCEA Level 1 Science

Aims

Students will develop a greater understanding of a range of general science concepts. They will build on the contextual learning approach developed in the junior school.

Course Content

Students will investigate and apply scientific concepts in relation to living organisms, physical concepts, materials, and the nature of science and its relationship to technology.

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification gained

Full course completion — 20 credits in NCEA Science Level 1

This subject has links with

Veterinary science, electronics, engineering, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, geology, agriculture, horticulture, physical education.

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