Level 1 Science for Living (SFL101)
SFL101 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms A. Williams.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents who select this course must get approval from the HOD. This course is for students who enjoy science but struggle with learning concepts and applying knowledge to questions. Students who have performed well in Year 9 and/or 10 will be advised not to take this course as it does progress to any of the science courses at Level 2. Many courses beyond school require students to have studied a Level 2 Science. Selecting this course could prevent students from entering courses they wish to enter beyond school.
Science for Living is an internally assessed course aimed at students who perform well in practical tasks. The course covers chemical reactions, how microbes are used in food production and a socio-scientific issue.
This course does NOT allow students to progress into any science at Level 2.
Students who select this course must get approval from the HOD- Ms Williams.
Course Overview
Term 1
CHEMISTRY - CHEMICAL REACTIONS
AS 92021 Demonstrate understanding of a chemical reaction in a specific context
Credits:6, Internally assessed
Chemistry involves the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. The study of chemistry allows us to predict how substances may alter when surrounding conditions change, and how they react to form new substances. Ākonga will carry out practical investigations into neutralisation, combustion and precipitation.
The assessment for this unit is a report based on practical and theory work that will be completed in term 1 during class time and marked internally by subject teachers.
Term 2
SCIENCE - A LOCAL ISSUE
AS 91920 Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue
Credits: 5, Internally assessed
Young people have access to a huge volume of information from the internet and other sources. The tools to discern valid evidence and to distinguish science from disinformation, are vital in this information-rich world. Ākonga need to understand how science is communicated and miscommunicated. In this unit, ākonga will investigate an issue of importance to them and examine different perspectives on the issue to develop a science-informed response.
The assessment for this unit is a presentation based on in-class learning and research that will be completed in term 2 and marked internally by subject teachers.
Term 3
BIOLOGY - MICROORGANISMS
AS 92020 Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment
Credits:5, Internally assessed
Biology studies living things. In this unit ākonga will investigate the life processes of microorganisms and the role of microorganisms in the production of food in different cultures.
The assessment for this unit is a presentation based on practical and theory work that will be completed in term 3 and 4 during class time and marked internally by subject teachers.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1 x 1B5 exercise book.