GENERAL SCIENCE 31F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Hanlon, Mr D. Williams.
General Science
This course is designed to develop the scientific literacy of students and provide them with the skills needed to make decisions involving science in the future. Students are expected to be capable of independent work with the guidance of the teacher and it is highly recommended that students have a Chromebook or a laptop to support their learning.
If a student achieves 14 Level 3 credits in this course it will be counted as an approved subject for University Entrance.
Future Possibilities
This course provides a useful background for students wishing to pursue tertiary study that requires some science background, but does not require specialisation in a particular subject area. It is also relevant for students on pathways that do not require specific science pre-requisites.
Recommended Prior Learning
Credits from CAA Numeracy and Literacy are essential. A pass in any Level 2 Science standards.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
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Chemistry 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes
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Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
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Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
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Biology 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
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Biology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications
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Education for Sustainability 3.2 - Evaluate measures that may be taken to sustain and/or improve a biophysical environment
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 28
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.