Palmerston North Girls’ High School
Year 11 Science Plus
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Dr D. Pontin, Mr A. McCreary.
You will learn how to gather data accurately and precisely, analyse it using mean values or graphical techniques and use scientific reasoning to explain a trend. You will investigate scientifically and write a report.
You will learn about the different ways atoms and elements can bond together and the different types of chemical reactions. You will investigate what affects the rates of these reactions. You will find out what the differences in properties are between metallic and non- metallic substances.
You will learn how genetic information is inherited and how this is linked to socio-scientific issues.
You will learn about forces and energy and how to concisely explain a range of physical phenomena both textually and mathematically.
Where does it lead?
Those wishing to progress to L2 Physics will need to have demonstrated a thorough understanding of geometric reasoning, trigonometry and algebra in L1 Mathematics or in the L1 Core Physics course.
Those wishing to progress to L2 Chemistry will need to have demonstrated a thorough understanding in L1 Core Chemical Reactions and Bonding course.
Those wishing to progress to L2 Biology will need to have demonstrated a thorough understanding in L1 Core Genetic variations course.
What should I have already done?
This course is best suited to students who have demonstrated an average National Curriculum Level in Year 10 Science assessments of Level 5 Basic or higher.
Course Contribution
$30.00 Workbook
Pathway
Success in the relevant fields of this course enables students to progress to our Level 2 specialist Science courses.
The Level 1 Genetic variation field leads into Level 2 Biology.
Level 2 Biology is useful for careers in Marine Biology, Veterinary Science, Medical Sciences, Sports Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, Agriculture, Horticulture and Forensic Science.
The Level 1 Chemical reactions and bonding field leads into Level 2 Chemistry.
Level 2 Chemistry is useful for careers in Pharmacy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Technology Veterinary Science and Medical Sciences.
The Level 1 Physics field leads into Level 2 Physics.
Level 2 Physics is useful for careers in Veterinary Science, Medical Sciences, Engineering, Architecture and Rocket Science.
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Microbiologist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Phlebotomist, Mechanical Engineer, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Medical Imaging Technologist, Forensic Scientist, Electronics Trades Worker, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Ranger, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forestry Scientist, Geophysicist, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Medical Laboratory Technician, Secondary School Teacher, Viticulturist,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025
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