SCIGA100

Level 1: Core: Grow Aotearoa

Course Description


The key to developing any industry lies in understanding the scientific ideas and theories of Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

By studying these key areas of science, you will have a good understanding of the key scientific concepts that underpin everything that happens in the agricultural and horticultural industries. This will allow you to make informed decisions through critical thinking when you go into any industry later in life. This course is highly recommended for students who are planning to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics in Years 12 and 13 or planning to go into the trades as it covers all the essential concepts.


If you choose this course, it is recommended that you also take Integrated English and Social Studies.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be successful in this course we recommend that you have done year 9 and 10 Sciences.

Assessment Information

3 achievement standards - 1 Chemistry 6-credit internal, 1 5-credit Physics internal investigations, and 1 5-credit Genetics internal/external.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
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: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0