St John's College - Science . . .
STAFF
Kim Pickering-HOD and teacher of 13, 12 Biology, 11 Biochemistry, and 10 Science
Chris Owen- 13, 12 and 11 Physics and 10 Science
Michael Pohlenz- 13 Chemistry, 12 Physics and 9 Science
Jeanie Mosgrove- 11 Physics and Biochemistry, 9 Science
Rob Ferreira- 12 Chemistry
Belinda Raskin- 11 and 12 Horticulture
Tanya Francis- Science Technician
Kim Pickering-HOD and teacher of 13, 12 Biology, 11 Biochemistry, and 10 Science
Chris Owen- 13, 12 and 11 Physics and 10 Science
Michael Pohlenz- 13 Chemistry, 12 Physics and 9 Science
Jeanie Mosgrove- 11 Physics and Biochemistry, 9 Science
Rob Ferreira- 12 Chemistry
Belinda Raskin- 11 and 12 Horticulture
Tanya Francis- Science Technician
JUNIOR SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Three mixed ability Year 9 classes.
Four classes in Year 10 science. There is a top academic class, two mixed ability classes and a Practical class..
The Junior programme includes a number of units that are a mixture of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. These units are designed to introduce concepts and specific skills that are essential for NCEA in later years. We have developed an assessment programme that closely mimics the types of internal assessments that are taught in the senior sciences. There is also a focus on literacy skills which are essential for NCEA.
SENIOR SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Science is a systematic process of learning about how the universe works and what the universe is made of. Science relies on testing ideas with evidence gained from the natural world. Science helps you to shift facts from nonsense and improves your ability to understand today’s issues, make informed decisions and asses the credibility, reliability and validity of what you see and hear.
Today’s careers increasingly require a strong foundation in science. Studying science opens doors not only in the fields such as forensics, medicine, pharmacology, engineering and architecture, but also into other fields such as commerce and administration, where the analytical and problem solving skills that science teaches are critical. Science prepares you for jobs that don’t exist yet.
Level 1 Science
There are 5 possible courses in Level 1 Science. All students must choose at least one course in Year 11. Students who are taking Biochemistry are also expected to take Physics. All of the standards being offered are only drafts; they may be subject to change.
GENERAL SCIENCE A
This course offers a mixture of Chemistry, Physics and Biology. It is designed to give students a basic understanding of all science areas with the possibility of specialising in Level 2. It will comprise a selection of the following standards, with a minimum of 16 credits offered in total.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
Science 1.1 | Demonstrate an understanding of aspects of mechanics. | 4 | External
Physics 1.1 | Carry out a practical investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship. | 4 | Internal
Chemistry 1.1 | Carry out a practical chemistry investigation with direction | 4 | Internal
Science 1.5 | Demonstrate an understanding of chemical ideas relating to acids and base. | 4 | External
Science 1.9 | Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation | 4 | External
BIOCHEMISTRY
This course is designed for the more academic student who wants to specialise in the Sciences. It is designed to extend students and give them a better foundation for Level 2 Biology and Chemistry.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
Science 1.5 | Demonstrate an understanding of chemical ideas relating to acids and bases. | 4 | External
Chemistry 1.5 | Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions. | 4 | External
Science 1.9 | Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation. | 4 | External
Chemistry 1:1 | Carry out a practical chemical investigation with direction | 4 | Internal
Biology 1:2 | Report on a biological issue | Internal
Chemistry 1.3 | Demonstrate understanding of aspects of Carbon Chemistry | External
PHYSICS
Physics is a specialist subject that prepares the students better for level 2 Physics.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
Science 1.1 | Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics. | 4 | External
Physics 1.1 | Carry out a practical investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship | 4 | Internal
Physics 1.3 | Demonstrate aspects of electricity and magnetism. | 4 | External
Physics 1.4 | Demonstrate understanding of aspects of wave behaviour. | 4 | External
Physics 1.5 | Demonstrate understanding of aspects of heat. | 4 | External
YEAR 11 General Science B
The purpose of Practical Science is to provide a meaningful and achievable course aimed at students who struggle in Science. The course is made up of internally assessed Achievement Standards. Practical work and research are an important component of the course.
The course will consist of a selection of the following Internally assessed Achievement. The number of credits we will aim to complete is between 16-20. The running of this course is dependent on student numbers.
Achievement standards
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
90950 |Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and microorganism | 4 | Internal
90946 1.7 | Investigate the implications of the properties of metals for their use in society. | 4 | Internal
90949 1.10 | Investigate life processes and environmental factors that affect them. | 4 | Internal
90952 1.14 | Demonstrate understanding of the formation of surface feature in New Zealand | 4 | Internal
90935 1.1 | Carry out a practical physics investigation. | 4 | Internal
90930 1.1 | Carry out a practical chemistry investigation | 4 | Internal
Science is a systematic process of learning about how the universe works and what the universe is made of. Science relies on testing ideas with evidence gained from the natural world. Science helps you to shift facts from nonsense and improves your ability to understand today’s issues, make informed decisions and asses the credibility, reliability and validity of what you see and hear.
Today’s careers increasingly require a strong foundation in science. Studying science opens doors not only in the fields such as forensics, medicine, pharmacology, engineering and architecture, but also into other fields such as commerce and administration, where the analytical and problem solving skills that science teaches are critical. Science prepares you for jobs that don’t exist yet.
Level 1 Science
There are 5 possible courses in Level 1 Science. All students must choose at least one course in Year 11. Students who are taking Biochemistry are also expected to take Physics. All of the standards being offered are only drafts; they may be subject to change.
GENERAL SCIENCE A
This course offers a mixture of Chemistry, Physics and Biology. It is designed to give students a basic understanding of all science areas with the possibility of specialising in Level 2. It will comprise a selection of the following standards, with a minimum of 16 credits offered in total.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
Science 1.1 | Demonstrate an understanding of aspects of mechanics. | 4 | External
Physics 1.1 | Carry out a practical investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship. | 4 | Internal
Chemistry 1.1 | Carry out a practical chemistry investigation with direction | 4 | Internal
Science 1.5 | Demonstrate an understanding of chemical ideas relating to acids and base. | 4 | External
Science 1.9 | Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation | 4 | External
BIOCHEMISTRY
This course is designed for the more academic student who wants to specialise in the Sciences. It is designed to extend students and give them a better foundation for Level 2 Biology and Chemistry.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
Science 1.5 | Demonstrate an understanding of chemical ideas relating to acids and bases. | 4 | External
Chemistry 1.5 | Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions. | 4 | External
Science 1.9 | Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation. | 4 | External
Chemistry 1:1 | Carry out a practical chemical investigation with direction | 4 | Internal
Biology 1:2 | Report on a biological issue | Internal
Chemistry 1.3 | Demonstrate understanding of aspects of Carbon Chemistry | External
PHYSICS
Physics is a specialist subject that prepares the students better for level 2 Physics.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
Science 1.1 | Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics. | 4 | External
Physics 1.1 | Carry out a practical investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship | 4 | Internal
Physics 1.3 | Demonstrate aspects of electricity and magnetism. | 4 | External
Physics 1.4 | Demonstrate understanding of aspects of wave behaviour. | 4 | External
Physics 1.5 | Demonstrate understanding of aspects of heat. | 4 | External
YEAR 11 General Science B
The purpose of Practical Science is to provide a meaningful and achievable course aimed at students who struggle in Science. The course is made up of internally assessed Achievement Standards. Practical work and research are an important component of the course.
The course will consist of a selection of the following Internally assessed Achievement. The number of credits we will aim to complete is between 16-20. The running of this course is dependent on student numbers.
Achievement standards
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
90950 |Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and microorganism | 4 | Internal
90946 1.7 | Investigate the implications of the properties of metals for their use in society. | 4 | Internal
90949 1.10 | Investigate life processes and environmental factors that affect them. | 4 | Internal
90952 1.14 | Demonstrate understanding of the formation of surface feature in New Zealand | 4 | Internal
90935 1.1 | Carry out a practical physics investigation. | 4 | Internal
90930 1.1 | Carry out a practical chemistry investigation | 4 | Internal
FORMER SJC SCIENCE STUDENT
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COREY SOLOMON Mechanical Engineer - RCR Energy Iwi: Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngāti Rong In a nutshell: Designing equipment for steam boiler plants. Why? "It challenges the mind and requires in-depth knowledge." Pathway: St Johns College - Hastings, Final year subjects: Calculus, Chemistry, English, Physics, Statistics. University of Canterbury: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), specialising in Mechanical Engineering |
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