1 Science (Food Chemistry)
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Ms C. Green.
This course will involve exploration of the science involved in food, food preparation, cooking processes and food safety through to nutrition and energy use in the body.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
Investigation skills
Making observations to form logical conclusions
Microbes and their environment
Chemical reactions
Physical processes.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - Ability to work safely in the lab and carry out practical work - Working collaboratively - Written Reports and Scientific writing - Time management. - Ability to receive feedback and apply it - Independent study skills - Critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and literacy and numeracy skills
This course is useful for or will lead to - Any of the Sciences at Level 2.
**Note - learners can only choose ONE science course**
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
Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue
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Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment
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Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
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Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.