Our Level One Science students will be assessed in four new standards that are each worth 5 credits. The internally assessed standards will be assessed through a portfolio of student work completed during class, while the externally assessed standards will be assessed digitally in Terms 3 and 4.
We are really excited to be able to provide a science course that is designed specifically for our students here at Te Puke High School and which gives students a great foundation from which to launch their future learning in Science.
Curriculum Level 5
Mr K Nair
None
Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 10
External Credits: 10
L1 Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0
This is a Level Two, multi-disciplinary general science course for students wanting to continue their studies in the Sciences, but not wanting to study at university. It will cover the 3 sciences – Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in an all-inclusive internally assessed course.
Key aspects of the course include linking to industry and practical work outside of the classroom. Students need to be prepared to take part in field trips.
It will continue on into a Level 3 course for students in the following year if they choose.
None
Mr K Nair
None
Endorsement Available: No
Internal Credits: 15
External Credits: 0
L1 Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0
This course is for students who have an interest in agriculture, horticulture or would like to learn the application of science in a context that is real and visible in the Bay of Plenty.
Learning occurs in both theoretical and practical settings.
Curriculum Level 5
Patrick Martin
Field Trips
Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 14
External Credits: 14
L1 Literacy Credits: 21
Numeracy Credits: 0
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0
Students taking this course have the opportunity to learn about livestock reproductive techniques, how the environment affects growth and how farmers and growers modify these factors, carry out an investigation based upon agriculture or horticulture, and participate in field work. Discussing issues and practices with experts is an important part of this course.
Achieved in one external in L1 Ag/Hort or L1 Science
Patrick Martin
Field Trips
Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 20
External Credits: 4
L1 Literacy Credits: 24
Numeracy Credits: 4
UE Reading Credits: 0
UE Writing Credits: 0
This course is suited to students who have an interest in agriculture, horticulture, the environment, marketing, or business management. Students taking this course have the opportunity to; develop an understanding of the management decisions required in agriculture or horticulture production, explore the impact of primary production on the environment, complete research work including investigations, field trips and discussion with experts, and develop research and self-management skills beneficial to any university course.
Achieved L2 Ag/Hort External
Patrick Martin
Field Trips
Endorsement Available: Yes
Internal Credits: 10
External Credits: 9
L1 Literacy Credits: 19
Numeracy Credits: 15
UE Reading Credits: 15
UE Writing Credits: 15