YEAR 11 Science

Aims 

To develop a greater understanding of a range of general science concepts and to further develop the learner's 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, ecology, cell structure and microscope skills

• Material World: foundation chemistry skills (atoms, ions and compounds),  identifying types of chemical reactions using laboratory skills

• Physical World: using formulae, diagrams and graphs about forces,  motion and energy, physics investigations

• Planet Earth and Beyond: understanding of rocks and minerals mined from the Earth's crust 

Assessment 

In class assessments (regular written checkpoints as well as practical assessments)  and school examinations.

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