100PSCI

Level 1 Physical Science Half Year Course

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr Vea.

This Year 11 Physical Science course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of science and its relevance to society, through both theory and practical work and to prepare you for success in NCEA Level 1 Science assessments. You will study Chemistry and Physics. You will develop your ability to analyse information, problem-solve, apply knowledge to new situations and you will improve your intellectual, creative and critical thinking. Experimental work will be infiltrated throughout the course to support understanding of scientific ideas as well as further develop practical skills.

This course is comprised of three Level 1 Achievement Standards in Chemistry and Physics worth a maximum total of 16 credits. As we explore the achievement standards we will learn aspects of the following:

  • Types of reactions
  • Chemical formulae
  • Mechanics
  • Forces
  • Kinetic and Potential Energy
  • Thermal Energy
  • Electrical Energy

Course Overview

Semester 1
Internal
1) AS92045: Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation (PESS 1.2)
2) AS92021: Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in context (CB1.2)

Semester 2
Internal
1) AS92021: Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in context (CB1.2)

External
2) AS92047: Demonstrate understanding of energy in a physical system (PESS 1.4)

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Science

Pathway

Career Pathways

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: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92045 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92047 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5

Disclaimer

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