Science with Physics and Space Science Level 1
11SPS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Valentine.
Entry RequirementsStrong performances in both Year 10 Mathematics and Science end-of-year examinations.
Aims:
This course will focus on interacting processes within the Earth’s systems and how they influence the surface, climate and life on earth. Students will use inquiry to explain concepts of the physical world, and develop understanding of energy in different formats.
Course Content:
The main focus of the course is to strengthen skills in:
- Explaining nature and the properties of matter and energy.
- Explore the dynamics of Earth Space science systems and how they interact with each other.
- Use inquiry to explain concepts of the physical world.
Where can this subject take you?
Success in Level 1 PESS will support the students in taking NCEA Level Two Physics. This course will support students who are interested in limited entry courses in university like Architecture, Engineering, or Health Sciences; as well as students interested in studying Physics or Earth Space Science at university.
Assessment Chart
Number | Title | Credits | US/ AS | Int/ Ext | Format | Indicative date |
92044 | Demonstrate understanding of human-induced change within the Earth system | 5 | AS | Int | Report | T1 week 9 and 10 |
92045 | Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation | 5 | AS | Int | Investigation | T2 week 9 and 10 |
92047 | Demonstrate understanding of Energy in a physical system | 5 | AS | Ext | Examination | November |
Course Overview
Term 1
Term one centers around understand human induced change within the Earth-Space system.
Term 2
Learning will center around practical investigation skills in a range of contexts.
Term 3
Term three will center around exploring energy in the contexts of mechanical interactions, electrical interactions, and heat transfer.
Term 4
Revision for the NCEA examinations.
Pathway
Physics Level 2, Science General Level 2
Supplementary Materials/ Equipment$17 Optional Workbook