01SCENV

Level 1 Environmental Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr N. Marsh.

Environmental Science  is a course for students wanting to take only Biology and Physics.

The science in our environment is all around us. Discover the secrets of nature's delicate balance, unravel the mysteries of climate change, and learn how you can contribute to a sustainable future. Join us on a journey of discovery and make a positive impact on our planet.

Course Overview

Semester A

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 9 and 10 Science

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Laptop
Scientific calculator

Pathway

Students taking Level 1 Environmental Science will be able to take Level 2 Biology or Level 2 Physics the following year.

Assessment Information

NOTE: Students will not be doing ALL of the standards listed below.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91920 v4
NZQA Info
Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91921 v3
NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
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
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0