NCEA Level 1 Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs Y. Perera.
Science offers ākonga a platform for gaining and applying skills across a wide range of potential pathways. Science thinking is logical and creative, subject-specific and transferable. Through Science, ākonga will learn skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, analysis, research, inquiry, peer review, and systems thinking.
In this course, students will develop;
- an understanding of a physical system using energy concepts
- an understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
- an understanding of chemical reactions in context
More information can be found here: https://ncea.education.govt.nz/science/chemistry-and-biology?view=assessment and https://ncea.education.govt.nz/science/physics-earth-and-space-science/1/4?view=standard
Pathway
This course is designed for students who are keen to explore the three main strands of Science before they choose their science of interest.
There are many pathways for furthering science studies at the tertiary level. Ākonga may wish to study a general science course or specialise in areas such as neuroscience, zoology, medical laboratory science, forensic pathology, physiotherapy, veterinary science, electrical engineering, psychology, aeronautics, armed forces, etc.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts
Disclaimer
Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.
The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.