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: $20.00 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 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

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
3
3
3
3
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
3
3
3
3
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
4
4
4
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.