11SCI

11 Science

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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Kockott.

Objectives

The Year 11 course equips students with key scientific skills and knowledge, preparing them for success in NCEA the following year and fostering scientific literacy. This course includes units focused on foundational concepts in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Additionally, a Science Fair unit allows students to apply their skills in a project of their choice.

Unit Title	Brief Outline of Unit
Ionically, it Matters (Chemistry)	Develop ability to interpret models. Particles and bonding. Chemical formulae and nomenclature. Properties of acids and bases. Neutralisation reactions and factors that affect rate of reaction.
Under the Microscope (Biology)	Develop report writing skills. Cell structure and organelles. Process of cell replication. Structure and role of DNA. Stem cells and socio-scientific issues.
Everyone has Potential (Physics)	Develop problem solving skills. Forces and motion. Work and power. Conservation of energy. Graphing skills and mathematical relationships.
Science Fair (Nature of Science)	Students will use the Scientific Method to investigate a topic of interest to them. Develop skills in designing, conducting, communicating and evaluating scientific investigations.

Assessment

At the end of each unit, students will showcase their learning through assignments and in-class tests.

Science Assessment Policy & Procedures

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 9 and Year 10 course completion to a satisfactory standard. This is at the discretion of the Faculty Leader.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: Combined Education Perfect login (share of $60.50).
Associated Costs: Nil.

Pathway

Pathway Tags

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist, Mechanical Engineer, Carpenter, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Diver, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Curator, Medical Imaging Technologist, Forensic Scientist, Electronics Trades Worker, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Ranger, Wool Classer, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forestry Scientist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Gardener, Geophysicist, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nursery Grower/Worker, Optometrist, Packhouse Worker, Roading Construction Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Shearer, Intelligence Officer, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Viticulturist,

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.

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Mount Maunganui, NZ