Westlake Boys High School
Year 11 Science Extension
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Phillips.
Year 11 Science Extension
This course is for the most gifted and talented science students at our school. As a core science course, the fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth and Space Science will be taught, making connections between these concepts and disciplines to explain observable phenomena.
Students in this course will be extended to make judgements, prioritise ideas, compare opposing view points, give justified opinions, and describe relationships mathematically.
Course Overview
Term 1
Topic 1 Reactions in The Natural World
From farming, horticulture and food production through to conservation and medicine, what happens in the natural world is important to the lives of every New Zealander.
This topic explores the structure of plants at a microscopic level, providing opportunities to investigate the rates of processes within them. Learn how different factors can affect the rates of common chemical reactions across a range of contexts related to the natural world.
Term 2
Topic 2 Exploring Our World and Beyond
Our bold ancestors have navigated their way across the Pacific and around the world. This topic investigates the physics of motion as related to human exploration and how astronomical cycles are associated with these endeavours.
Term 3
Topic 3 Forensic Science
Forensic scientists use their scientific skills and knowledge to search for evidence at crime scenes. This topic will explore how microbes and DNA can be used to provide evidence, while also investigating how chemical reactions, colours and flame tests can help in solving crimes.
Term 4
Topic 4 – It’s Getting Hot In Here
Our world is warming, but how can this happen? In this topic, we look at the ideas behind energy, heat transfer, electricity and carbon chemistry to explain how and why climate change occurs.
Entry Criteria
This is a restricted entry course.
To be considered for entry into Year 11 Science Core Extension, students must aim to have an overall level of performance at Excellence level in Year 10.
Final entry into Core Extension Science will:
- occur after the End of Year Junior School Examinations and
- depend on academic results from Year 9 and Year 10
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
Costs are limited to workbook resources. There are no trips or other expenses throughout the year.
Students are expected to have basic stationery:
- Workbook
- Pens and pencils
- Ruler
- Scientific calculator
Pathway
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.
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