Level 1 Applied Science
ASC1 Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Whaea C. Northage
Students will build on a foundation of scientific knowledge and skills gained in Years 9 and 10 to explore how the natural, physical, and material worlds work so that they can participate as critical, informed, and responsible citizens in a society in which Science plays a significant role. The units of work are designed to help students understand the world around them and to develop a wide range of practical skills. Practical work is a major part of this course.
Note that all standards offered are internal standards and so this course is not eligible for subject endorsement.
Four achievement standards will be completed during this course - an example of a possible course is listed below.
Pathway
This course does not generally lead to specialist Science courses at Level 2 (eg: Biology, Chemistry and Physics).
Entry GuidelinesYear 10 Science teacher to make a recommendation.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90925 v3 Biology 1.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90930 v3 Chemistry 1.1 - Carry out a practical chemistry investigation, with direction | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90943 v3 Science 1.4 - Investigate implications of heat for everyday life | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90946 v3 Science 1.7 - Investigate the implications of the properties of metals for their use in society | 1 |
I |
4 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.