Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 1 Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Blue.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Science	9	Open entry.
10 Science	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Science Applied	1	Entry at the discretion of the HOF only. This course is for students who found 10 Science challenging. This course does not provide entry into a Level 2 Science pathway.
Level 1 Science	1	Achieved grades in Year 10 Science or entry may be granted at the discretion of the HOF.
Level 1 Science Extension	1	A Merit or Excellence grade in Year 10 Science; or high Achieved grade at the discretion of the HOF.

This course offers a broad range of subjects designed to give a taste of all aspects of Science. Students will build on their understanding of fundamental ideas of Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, and Physics. Key experimental and research skills associated with scientific endeavour are developed in the practical components of this course.

This course is suitable for all students in Year 11.

The 11SCIE course provides a foundation for further Science study in the senior school. Students in this course are able to continue with all the individual Sciences in Year 12.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

New NCEA Level 1 Standards may not yet be loaded. it is expected you will do one external per course with a total of 5 Credits.

Departments:

Science

Pathway

Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry, Level 2 Earth and Space Science, Level 2 Physics

Level 1 Science

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