3 Practical Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Green.
A course for learners who love doing science investigations and practical experiments but aren’t necessarily interested in all of the theory behind everything ever. A course for the “do-ers”! The focus will be on investigation skills, logical thinking, making and following instructions.
Chance to look at the world around us and learn how to engage with the science that explains it. This includes the formation of New Zealand, the impact of Climate change, also exploring the universe around us and how we can interact with Astronomy.
Assessment Information
Optional extra assessment - AS91521 (PHYS3.1) - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationshipCredit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Learners must achieve this assessment in order t count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.