12SCI

Year 12 General Science (SCI)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Metelerkamp.

Year 12 General Science (SCI)

WHAT WILL I LEARN:

  • An understanding of how humans survive, looking at cell structures and basic life processes and factors that affect these.
  • The techniques and skills to investigate (prepare, observe and record) cells and their structures using light microscopy.
  • How to carry out a practical biological investigation relevant to human life processes.
  • An understanding of the physics involved in supporting human survival in situations with significant temperature challenges.
  • How organisms survive in extreme environments such as outer space. What makes these environments extreme and how technological modifications and innovations allow humans to survive there.
  • The structure and processes of the Earth and how these result in specific geological events in Aotearoa  New Zealand and how these impact our lives and environment. Events, such as the Napier, Christchurch and Kaikoura earthquakes, Taupo and other volcanic eruptions and a variety of tsunamis are studied.


HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED:

4 or 5 Level 2 Achievement Standards - 16 to 20 credits:

3 or 4 internally assessed Achievement standards make up 12 to 16 credits

1 externally assessed Achievement standard makes up 4 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mrs Metelerkamp or Ms Grellman

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE:

Level 1 Science with Achievement 

Level 1 English with consistent Achievement

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks are provided as part of the course.
There is a highly recommended field trip for 2 days to the Tongariro Volcanic Plateau. The approximate cost of the trip is $120 dollars. This trip is an excellent opportunity to experience Science out in the real world and supports learning across all standards in this course.

Pathway

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 3 General Science

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91160 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91169 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91190 v2
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91191 v2
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0