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.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
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Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
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Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation