Kelston Girls’ College Kelston Girls’ College

Ko hoku famili - Tongan and Science

1HOKU1LS
Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Mrs K. Lousi.

This module is designed for students to have an in-depth exploration of genetics and structure of DNA while examining its significance and relevance to the students’ Tongan culture and identity. Students will explore, evaluate and develop a comprehensive understanding of genetic principles, DNA organisation and inheritance patterns and how these scientific concepts intersect with Tongan traditions, beliefs and heritage.

This is compulsory for all Health Science Academy students except bilingual Samaon students. 

Learning Areas:

YEAR 11 TRIMESTER 1 LINE 4, YEAR 12 TRIMESTER 1 LINE 4, Mataora Ako Huarahi, Te Wheke


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Discovering the Living Self - Biology and Physical Education, Genetic Conspiracies - English and Biology









Disclaimer


The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses. 
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module  (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.