01SCHUM

Level 1 Science of the Human Body

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr N. Marsh.

Students taking Level 1 Science of the Human Body will be able to take Level 2 Biology the following year.

The greatest wealth is health! Join us in learning more about the human body. Discover the complex health issues within our community. These could include vaping, vaccines and diabetes and how they affect us all. Do you have what it takes to join the healthcare industry? It’s time to make a difference for our local whānau and aiga!


Recommended Prior Learning

Year 9 and 10 Science

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Laptop
Scientific calculator

Pathway

Level 1 Science of the Human Body is a course for students wanting to take only Biology.

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 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. 91922 v4
NZQA Info
Science 1.3 - Describe features of science that have contributed to the development of a science idea in a local context
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
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