Year 10 Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Cook.
Science at Year 10 is a one semester course that aims to extend the science skills and capabilities introduced in Year 9 and lead them into Year 11. Units of work are based on the Nature of Science in the New Zealand Curriculum.
Science education covers context based topics centered around the big ideas in science, which are offered throughout the year in suitably equipped laboratories.
Students continue to develop the science capabilities of: Gathering and interpreting information, Using evidence to support ideas, Critiquing evidence, Making meaning of scientific representations and Engaging with science. By developing these capabilities, students will become equipped to:
- Understand about Science and how scientists work
- Communicate in Science
- Investigate in Science
- Participate and contribute in Science
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1x 1B8 exercise book AND computer, calculator, pencil, 30cm ruler, blue and black pens, highlighter
Pathway
Pathway Tags
Biology: Medicine, Nursing Technician, Technologist, Teaching, Marine Biologist, Zoologist, Veterinarian/Vet, Nurse Chemistry: Pharmacist, Bio-Chemist, Industrial Chemist, Forensic Scientist Physics: Engineer, Pilot, Medicine, Physicist, Meteorology, Geophysics, Astronomy, Medical Radiation Technician Horticulture: Tree Surgeon, Nursery Production Manager, Packhouse Supervisor, Orchard Grower, Town Planner, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Meteorologist, Policy Analyst, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Archivist, Film maker, Lawyer, Historian, Social Work, Geologist, Packhous,
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.