11SCBS

Year 11 Science - Chemicals of Biological Life

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Eyre.

Biology: What are living things made from? Laboratory skills are an essential part of cell biology and problem solving an essential skill for genetics. Together cells and genetics will help you answer this question about life.

Chemistry: Introduction to the basics of carbon chemistry, identification and reactions of simple carbon compounds and how the use of these as fuel sources can affect the environment. 

Expect practical activities, written course work, scientific vocabulary and eLearning. Students interested in studying Biology &/or Chemistry throughout the Senior school


This is a half year course and counts as one of your two Science courses, or one of your additional option selections.

Who would be interested in this course?

Students who enjoyed the Biology and Chemistry aspects of Year 9 & 10 Science, and are interested in studying Biology &/or Chemistry throughout the Senior school.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Exercise book: 1B5
Stationery: Blue/black/red pen, HB pencil, eraser, ruler
NZQA Approved calculator recommended

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 3
Internal Assessed Credits: 3
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91160 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 3
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0