1GSCI

1GSCI - Level 1 General Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr H. McLellan.

This 15 credit course will focus more on a general understanding of key science ideas, such as microbes, genetics, chemical reactions and physical phenomenon. We will focus on the nature of Science; considering different science perspectives, carrying out practical investigations, and taking advantage of science in everyday life.

We will spend more time for assessment to support the step up in literacy requirements.

This allows entry into all Level 2 Sciences, although for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, 1SSCI may be a better choice.


Pathway

In general, success in Level 1 Science is required for further study in the Level 2 and 3 sciences such as Chemistry, Biology, Earth & Marine, and Physics. There are needed if you are interested in many careers, such as in health services or engineering.

Assessment Information

Assessments are subject to variation based on this year's experiences with the standards, as well as the interest of the students and teachers.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92020 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92045 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92046 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the effect on the Earth of interactions between the Sun and the Earth-Moon system
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0