Year 11 Additional Science

Year 11 Science

The Year 11 General Science course is compulsory in Year 11 at Baradene College.

Students may then choose the Year 11 Additional Science course as an optional subject.

The Additional Science course is highly recommended for students who have a strong interest in the sciences and are considering taking two or more sciences in Year 12. It is taken in addition to General Science and it provides the opportunity for students to gain a wider and deeper foundational knowledge and skill set in all three specialist areas of the Sciences.  

This dual pathway is strongly advised for those students who wish to do Chemistry and/or Physics at Year 12.

Year 11 Additional Science

The Year 11 Additional Science course is designed to enrich the students understanding and knowledge of all three sciences through the inclusion of new concepts as well as the deepening of understanding of scientific concepts covered in the Year 11 General Science course.  

The Biology module will cover organisms in their environment which will include ecosystems, food webs and various human systems such as digestive, circulatory, respiratory and immune.

The Chemistry module will cover analytical chemistry which will include the practical identification of different types of ions and the manipulation of titrations.

The Physics module will cover thermal physics which will include types of heat transfer, specific heat capacities and environmental implications.

This course is intended for those students who wish to study two or more NCEA Level 2 Science subjects. 

It is highly recommended for those doing Level 2 Physics and Level 2 Chemistry. 

Assessment:

50% will be based on school examinations (mid-year and end of year).

50% will be continual assessment (end of module assessments, research tasks and investigations).