L1SCL

L1 Life Science

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Janine Carr, Kate Crews.

  • Explore the fascinating interactions between humans, other living things, and their environment with our Level 1 Science course at Onehunga High School.
  • This engaging course will help you understand how traits are passed on through generations and how to predict these genetic outcomes. 
  • You'll delve into the importance of carbon and its vital chemical reactions in living organisms. 
  • Through hands-on experiments and real-world applications, you'll gain valuable insights into the natural world and develop essential skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • With 15 credits available, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of biology and chemistry, making science both fun and relevant to your everyday life.
  • Join us to ignite your curiosity and deepen your knowledge of chemistry and the living world!

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92020 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92044 v3
NZQA Info

Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of human-induced change within the Earth system


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0