11SCI - Science (MCert)

11SCI

Year 11 Science (General)                                                                     MCERT

Course Statement:

Studying Science allows students to investigate, develop an understanding of and think critically about the Living, Physical and Material world that they inhabit.  The critical thinking, problem solving skills and knowledge gained will allow students to understand and make informed decisions about current issues in Science and Technology, such as Nanotechnology and Genetic Engineering.  It will also teach students how to communicate, solve problems, collect and organise knowledge; knowledge which will continue to develop.

Prerequisites:

Open entry to Year 11 students choosing only ONE Science subject.  

Students who wish to choose 11SCI plus ONE of: 11BIO, 11CHE or 11PHY must achieve B or better in the Year 10 Science End of Year Examination.  

Topics Covered:

• Biology:            Cells and cell processes

                                  Genetics and DNA

• Chemistry:      Compounds and the Periodic table

                                Chemical reactions and Fuels

• Physics:          Motion and Energy

                                Electricity

Leads to:

12BIO: NCEA Level 2 Biology   

12CHE: NCEA Level 2 Chemistry   

12PHY: NCEA Level 2 Physics

NOTE: This course does NOT lead to AS Biology, AS Chemistry or AS Physics.  

Students considering taking Sciences in the CAIE Pathway in Year 12 should choose the relevant single Science subject(s) 11BIO, 11CHE and/or 11PHY in Year 11.