01BIC

NCEA Level 1 Biology and Chemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Zev Fishman.


In Biology and Chemistry, students explore the interconnected nature of Biology and Chemistry and take a look into how living organisms interact with the living and non-living parts of their environment

This course contributes towards endorsement at NCEA Level One. This course will prepare students for Level Two Chemistry (02CHE) and Level Two Biology (02BIO). Students who are planning on taking Level Two Physics and/or Level Two Earth Space Science should also take Level One Physics and Earth Space Science (01PES).


Course Overview

In the Biology area of this course, ākonga develop an understanding of the variation, continuity, and interconnectedness of life. They seek evidence to explain the nature of living things and interactions within and between biological systems. This includes how the environment can affect microorganisms and how microorganisms can in turn affect the environment. Ākonga also learn about genetic variation and the relationship this has with expressed traits.

The Chemistry learning area involves the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Ākonga develop an understanding of the atomic composition of matter and use this to explain and predict the properties and behaviour of different everyday materials. The study of chemistry allows us to predict how substances may behave when surrounding conditions change, and how they react to form new substances.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students will have completed Year 9 and 10 Science, and have shown an interest or aptitude towards topics relating to Chemistry and/or Biology.

Course Costs

Description Type Value
Course-related Workbook Contribution $30.00
$30.00

Pathway

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 9
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. 92021 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
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. 92023 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.