11 PŪTAIAO / SCIENCE
Subject Description
Science is the study of the natural world through experiments.
The course will cover four main scientific knowledge strands:
- The Physical World (Physics)
- The Material World (Chemistry)
- The Living World (Biology)
- Planet Earth and Beyond (Earth Science)
This course is intended to give a sound platform for those students who want a good overall Science knowledge and who may be continuing to Level 2 and 3 in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics.
Course costs: Optional Tongariro Crossing Field Trip $30
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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