Year 10 Science - Mātauranga Pūtaiao
SCI010 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Cdr M. Li, Dr E. Attridge.
Science involves you in investigating the living, physical, material, and technological components of the environment and making sense of them in logical and creative ways.
It helps you investigate systemically, and it will help you to develop a clearer understanding of aspects of the world around you.
Aspects of digital technology are covered in the topics. Practical work is an essential part of the course and students are expected to learn a variety of skills
The topics you will study (although we are currently updating them!) include:
- Ecology - Mātai Hauropi
- Atoms and Elements - Ngota Me Ngā Pūmotu
- Forces and Motion - Ngā Tōpana Me Te Nekeneke
- Genetics and Medicine - Iranga Me Te Rongoā
- Acids and Bases - Waikawa Me Ngā turanga
- Simple Machines - Mīhini Ngāwari
- Electricity - Pukaha Hiko
- Science Celebration – Pūtaiao Whakahari
Learning Areas:
Year 10, Science - Mātauranga Pūtaiao
Assessment Information
Assessment is continual and based on a combination of tests, homework and contributions in class. The curriculum level and sub-level is reported for each topic as an overall teacher judgement.
NCEA L1 Chemistry & Biological Science - Mātai Matū me te Mātauranga Koiora, NCEA L1 Physics, Earth & Space Science - Mātai Ahupūngao me te Pūtaio Tuarangi
Career PathwaysAgricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryLaptops and Exercise book required