NCEA Level 1 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs Y. Perera.
Chemistry connects the details of how materials around us are constructed. Ākonga engaging in this subject will learn that details matter as much as the big picture. The skills required to analyse and apply, think critically, and interpret the world around them are transferrable to a wide range of pathways.
Through Chemistry, ākonga will learn skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, analysis, research, inquiry, peer review, and systems thinking.
The course will develop an understanding of:
- a chemical reaction in a specific context.
- how the properties of chemicals inform their use in a specific context.
- a science-informed response to a local issue
More information can be found at https://ncea.education.govt.nz/science/chemistry-and-biology?view=learning
Pathway
Learning in Chemistry may lead ākonga to a career in research and development, medicine, dentistry, food and nutrition, psychology, education, agriculture, viticulture, biosecurity, forestry, conservation, resource management, or politics.
There are many pathways for furthering chemistry studies at the tertiary level. Ākonga may wish to study a general science course or specialise in areas such as neuroscience, medical laboratory science, forestry, forensic pathology, pharmacology, physiotherapy, veterinarian science, or psychology.
Students will be equipped with the fundamentals of Chemistry concepts that will lead the pathway to Levels 2 and 3 Chemistry.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use
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.