Year 11 Science

Year 11 Science

Science is a systematic process of learning about how the universe works and what the universe is made of. Science relies on testing ideas with evidence gained from the natural world. Science helps you to shift facts from nonsense and improves your ability to understand today’s issues, make informed decisions and asses the credibility, reliability and validity of what you see and hear.
Today’s careers increasingly require a strong foundation in science. Studying science opens doors not only in the fields such as forensics, medicine, pharmacology, engineering and architecture, but also into other fields such as commerce and administration, where the analytical and problem solving skills that science teaches are critical. Science prepares you for jobs that don’t exist yet.

There are 5 possible courses in Level 1 Science.  All students must choose at least one course in Year 11. Students who are taking Biochemistry are also expected to take Physics. All of the standards being offered are only drafts; they may be subject to change.

  • Level 1 Science
  • General Science A
  • Biochemistry
  • Physics
  • General Science B

This course offers a mixture of Chemistry, Physics and Biology. It is designed to give students a basic understanding of all science areas with the possibility of specialising in Level 2.  It will comprise a selection of the following standards, with a minimum of 16 credits offered in total.

AS Number  |  Achievement Standard Title  |  Credits  |  Assessment Method

Science 1.1  |  Demonstrate an understanding of aspects of mechanics.  |  4  |  External

Physics 1.1  |  Carry out a practical investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship.  |  4  |  Internal

Chemistry 1.1  |  Carry out a practical chemistry investigation with direction  |  4  |  Internal
Science 1.5  |  Demonstrate an understanding of chemical ideas relating to acids and base.  |  4  |  External

Science 1.9  |  Demonstrate understanding of genetic  variation  |  4  |  External

The purpose of Practical Science is to provide a meaningful and achievable course aimed at students who struggle in Science. The course is made up of internally assessed Achievement Standards. Practical work and research are an important component of the course.

The course will consist of a selection of the following Internally assessed Achievement. The number of credits we will aim to complete is between 16-20. The running of this course is dependent on student numbers.

AS Number  |  Achievement Standard Title  |  Credits  |  Assessment Method

90950 |Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and microorganism  |  4  |  Internal

90946 1.7  |  Investigate the implications of the properties of metals for their use in society.  |  4  |  Internal

90952 1.14  |  Demonstrate understanding of the formation of surface feature in New Zealand  |  4  |  Internal

90935 1.1  |  Carry out a practical physics investigation.  |  4  |  Internal

90930 1.1  |  Carry out a practical chemistry investigation  |  4  |  Internal

This course is designed for the more academic student who wants to specialise in the Sciences. It is designed to extend students and give them a better foundation for Level 2 Biology and Chemistry.

AS Number  |  Achievement Standard Title  |  Credits  |  Assessment Method

Science 1.5  |  Demonstrate an understanding of chemical ideas relating to acids and bases.  |  4  |  External

Chemistry 1.5  |  Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions.  |  4  |  External

Science 1.9  |  Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation.  |  4  |  External

Chemistry 1:1  |  Carry out a practical chemical investigation with direction  |  4  |  Internal

Biology 1:2  |  Report on a biological issue  |  Internal

Chemistry  1.3  |  Demonstrate understanding of aspects of Carbon Chemistry  |  External

Physics is a specialist subject that prepares the students better for level 2 Physics.

AS Number  |  Achievement Standard Title  |  Credits  |  Assessment Method

Science 1.1  |  Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics.  |  4  |  External

Physics 1.1  |  Carry out a practical investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship  |  4  |  Internal

Physics 1.3  |  Demonstrate aspects of electricity and magnetism.  |  4  |  External

Physics 1.4  |  Demonstrate understanding of aspects of wave behaviour.  |  4  |  External

Physics 1.5  |  Demonstrate understanding of aspects of heat.  |  4  |  External