Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Seddon
This course has been designed for students who wish to do Chemistry, Physics and/or Biology at level 2 and beyond (should the entry requirements for those courses be met). The assessment choices are dependent on experiences and successes throughout the year but could cover the content of genetics, mechanics, acids and bases. There will be 3 Externals and 1 Internal attempted. Please check with your Science teacher to see if this course is suitable for you.
Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry, Level 2 Electronics, Level 2 Physics, Level 2 Science and Sustainability
Recommended Prior LearningStudents intending to complete this course should be working with confidence at level 5 of the Science Curriculum by the end of Year 10.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.S. 90935 v3 Physics 1.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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A.S. 90940 v3 Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 90944 v4 Science 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases | 1 |
E |
4 |
|||
A.S. 90947 v4 Science 1.8 - Investigate selected chemical reactions | 1 |
I |
4 |
|||
A.S. 90948 v3 Science 1.9 - Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 90950 v3 Science 1.11 - Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and micro-organisms | 1 |
I |
4 |
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Total Credits |
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.