About this resource
This page continues to provide the draft knowledge overview and teaching sequences for the subjects in the Phase 5 (Year 11–13) Science learning area. Consultation has now closed on this draft content for the Phase 5 (Year 11–13) Science learning area. Draft content will continue to be available for familiarisation. The current Year 11–13 Science curriculum remains in effect until the staged implementation of the new curriculum from 2028, you can still find the current New Zealand Curriculum Phase 5 content here.
Science
In Phase 5, students deepen core science knowledge and practices and can begin to specialise into different scientific disciplines. Students build on earlier learning by exploring scientific ideas in greater depth across biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture and horticulture and earth and space science. Students carry out practical investigations, collect and analyse data, and use scientific models and theories to explain what they observe. They learn to ask questions, test ideas, and evaluate evidence to make informed conclusions. Students also explore how science can be applied to issues such as sustainability and environmental change.
See the File Downloads section below to download the draft curriculum content and supporting resources.
Year 11 subjects | Year 12 subjects | Year 13 subjects | |
|---|---|---|---|
Science | Science | Agricultural & Horticultural Science | Mātai Whenua me te Ahumara | Agricultural & Horticultural Science | Mātai Whenua me te Ahumara |
Biology | Mātai Koiora | Biology | Mātai Koiora | ||
Chemistry | Mātai Matū | Chemistry | Mātai Matū | ||
Earth & Space Science | Ao ā-nuku Ao ātea | Earth & Space Science | Ao ā-nuku Ao ātea | ||
Physics | Mātai Ahupūngao | Physics | Mātai Ahupūngao | ||
Primary Industry* | Primary Industry* |
* These are subjects the Ministry is commissioning Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) to develop, working alongside industry, schools, and other stakeholders. Names may be subject to change.
Links to Science supports and resources
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