Level 3 Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Merchant.
You will learn to:
• carry out a valid and reliable investigation on a living organism
• research a social scientific issue for a biological and ESS context.
• study control systems that help humans to maintain a constant internal environment.
• research how chemical processes are impacting the environment
Recommended Prior Learning
Completion of a course in Level 2 Science is strongly recommended.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
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Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
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Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
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Biology 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 17
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.