Napier Girls’ High School Napier Girls’ High School

Year 10 Science (SCI)

10SCI
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Metelerkamp.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 9 Science


Year 10 Science (SCI)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

  • Preparing soil, sowing seeds and caring for seedlings. Students credited with this unit are able to prepare soil for planting using the correct tools, sow seeds using a suitable method and care for seedlings including watering, weeding and fertilizing.

  • How to identify containers, materials, plants, and tools used in plant propagation.

  • How to carry out a practical investigation in a chemistry context, with direction.

  • How to carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction.

  • How to investigate, interpret and relate biological ideas. How to make and label biological drawings that relate to biological processes in mammals, and the impact of environmental factors on these processes.

  • How to research, collate and present information about astronomical cycles and Earth events.


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mrs Metelerkamp or Ms Grellman



Learning Areas:

Science


Pathway

Year 11 Science (SCI), Year 11 Science Alternative (SCA)

This course could lead on to:
Year 11 Science Alternative (SCA)
Year 11 Science (SCI), and acceleration into a Level 2 Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) if recommended.