11SCIL

Level 1 Life Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Gelston.

Whilst a Science option is not compulsory in Year 11 students are strongly encouraged to consider is as one of their options due to the opportunities it opens in terms of Level 2/3 courses in addition to future careers. It is a subject that gives breadth to their curriculum.

Science is an essential subject for many careers such as engineering, dentistry, veterinary science, medical professions, health and physical education careers, horticulture, farming, teaching and the food industry. As well as gaining scientific knowledge and understanding, there is a strong practical component in all Science subjects which appeals to many students. 

The Life Science course is designed to incorporate Achievement Standards in a context of health and the human body. This will be of particular interest in students who potentially want a career in Health Science, Veterinary Science and other Biochemical areas. The course will consist of Biology and Chemistry learning with some Physics. There will be practical aspects to the learning as well as a mixture of internal and external assessment.

The Life Science course allows students who take this course entry in to all Level 2 Sciences providing they meet the appropriate prerequisite requirements.




Course Overview

Term 1
Due to the course still being developed, there may be changes to the teaching order listed here.
Students will be learning about the chemical composition of our bodies and health. We will learn about how the physical and chemical properties of atoms, ions and molecules assist in our bodies' functioning and health. This term has a strong chemistry understanding requirement and will lead onto Level Two Chemistry. This is an externally assessed standard.

Term 2
Due to the course still being developed, there may be changes to the teaching order listed here.
Using our Whakapapa as a context we will look at the genetic patterns of inheritance in populations and how genes can be identified and traced. This term has a strong biology understanding and will lead onto Level Two Biology. This is an externally assessed standard.

Term 3
Due to the course still being developed, there may be changes to the teaching order listed here.
This term will study a context that ties in microbes and chemical reactions. There will be a possibility of up to two internal assessments based on these contexts: the beneficial and harmful consequences of microorganisms to the human body and then the different chemicals and their reactions and the advantage/disadvantage to health and wellbeing.

Term 4
Due to the course still being developed, there may be changes to the teaching order listed here.
Term 4 will be used to finalise assessment tasks and practice skills needed for externally assessed standards.

Recommended Prior Learning

Achieved at least half of all Year 10 Science tests and an Achieved grade or better in the Year 10 Science exam, or HOF approval.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$20 SciPad Workbook
$5 Internal Assessment Resources
1B5 Exercise book
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Pathway

Life Science is designed to focus the interest of those students who are specifically interested in the Body may want to have a career related to it. There is predominantly learning focused toward Biology and Chemistry. However, all important science concepts will covered to allow the student access to all Level 2 Science courses.

Assessment Information

91921 and 92020 are internal topics and 92022 and 92023 are both externally assessed.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91921 v3
NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92020 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92023 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0