CHEMISTRY 21F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Hanlon, Mr D. Williams.
This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of the Material World and how the materials interact with each other. It puts emphasis on developing the tools needed to observe, quantify and explain chemical interactions. This course provides a sound basis for further study in Chemistry.
Topics include:
- Practical Chemistry Skills
- Chemical Reactivity
- Chemical Bonding
- Reaction Types
The course will provide 16 credits from the standards being assessed are listed below.
Future Possibilities
Chemistry at Year 12 is necessary for study at Year 13 and a wide range of tertiary studies including engineering and health sciences. This is an essential course for those interested in pursuing health sciences at University.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students are required to have gained 10 credits in Level 1 Science Achievement Standards. Students should have credits from the CAA in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
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Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
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Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
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Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
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Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis