Kelston Girls’ College Kelston Girls’ College

Health Science - Science

JHSCI3SX
Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Ms L. Neveling.

Health Science - Science

In this course you will learn how genetic information is passed from parents to their offspring. You will like this course if you enjoy doing investigations and exploring how science is relevant to our lives.

1. What will you learn?

You will learn how genetic information is passed from parents to their offspring and explore the fascinating world of DNA, genes, and evolution.

2. In this course you will...

  • Investigate how genetic information is transferred from one generation to the next.
  • Understand the roles of DNA, genes, alleles, and the nucleus in heredity.
  • Explore the principles of evolution and how they shape the diversity of life.
  • Conduct investigations to see how genetics and evolution impact our lives.
  • Develop your scientific literacy by documenting and discussing your discoveries.

3. You will like this course if...

  • You enjoy hands-on investigations and exploring scientific concepts.
  • You are curious about how traits are inherited and how genetics work.
  • You want to understand the relevance of science to real-life situations.
  • You are interested in the study of DNA, genes, and evolution.
  • You appreciate a course that combines scientific exploration with practical learning experiences.

Junior Science Learning Objectives:

L4 - Evolution: DNA, Gene, allele, nucleus, genes passed to the next generation

Learning Areas:

Junior Trimester 3 Line 1 Literacy


Assessment Policy & Procedures 


			


				






    

        
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.