13SCI

13 Science

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Kockott.

Objectives

In this course students will:

  • Develop their scientific practical skills and attitudes.
  • Be exposed to a range of scientific concepts from the main Science strands: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Earth & Space Science.

Content

This course has a large focus on internal standards and ensures students gain sound skills in the scientific process. It includes the study of Chemistry techniques for identifying substances, how animals maintain a stable internal environment, investigating the Auckland Volcanic Field and methods used to clean up oil spills, and the evaluation of a Physics issue in society and an understanding of modern Physics. 

Please note that the achievement standards listed below are just a possible indication of content covered – the nature of this course allows there to be some changes based on student interest and need.

With Faculty Leader approval a student may be eligible to do 13SCI and a specialised option (13BIO, 13CHE or 13PHY).

Recommended Prior Learning

At least 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $25.00 Login for Education Perfect online learning (covers all Senior Sciences).
Associated Costs: Nil.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This subject is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91388 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91411 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91412 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.3 - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s)


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91527 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.7 - Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91601 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 7
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.