CHE21F

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 9
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91166 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91910 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91911 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0