Mangere College

1 Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr V. Bloomfield.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry for Y10 students

This is the first year of the NEW NCEA at L1. It 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.

Course Overview

Term 1
SCI 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue (5 Credits)

Term 2
SCI 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context (5 Credits)

Term 3
Students are either doing
CB 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use (4 Credits)
Or
CB 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic (5 Credits)
Or
PES 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts (5 Credits)

Term 4
Revision for NCEA External Exam

Learning Areas:

Science

Pathway

2 Biology, 2 Chemistry, 2 Physics, 3 Biology, 3 Chemistry, 3 Physics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wstW5jy_WAU

Career Pathways

Anaesthetist, Arborist, Physician, Surgeon, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Ophthalmologist, Chemical Engineer, Diver, Environmental Scientist, Ranger, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Midwife, Community Karitāne, Crop Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, Florist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Landscaper, Gardener, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Care Assistant, Nursery Grower/Worker, Registered Nurse, Pathologist, Zoologist, Marine Biologist, Microbiologist, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Brewer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Winemaker, Epidemiologist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Veterinary Nurse, Zookeeper, Dog Trainer, Veterinarian, Science Technician

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is NO cost for this course.
Students are expected to have basic stationery:
- Workbook
- Pens and pencils
- Ruler
- Scientific calculator