Level 1 Physics and Space Science
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: Mrs S. Valentine.
This course will explore the fundamentals of motion, energy and Earth-Space systems. We will focus on:
Term 1:
- Motion, forces and energy, resulting in a practical investigation of these concepts.
Term 2:
- The four Earth spheres, and how the cycling of carbon is affecting the Earth's climate.
- Interactions between the Earth-Moon-Sun system.
Term 3:
- Complete the Earth-Moon-Sun interactions,
- Energy, in the forms of Heat, Electricity and Mechanical Energy
Term 4:
- Finish Energy, then revise for exams!
Please note: This course may be selected with Year 11 Science with Biology and Chemistry, but not with General Science, as there is an overlap in the standards assessed.
Course Overview
Term 4
Revision for the NCEA examinations.
Supplementary Materials/ Equipment
$17 Optional Workbook
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of human-induced change within the Earth system
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the effect on the Earth of interactions between the Sun and the Earth-Moon system
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts
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Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.