There are fears students won't be taught relevant science knowledge after a leaked copy of the proposed new science curriculum was released.
The new draft focuses on contexts - the Earth system, biodiversity, food-energy-water, and infectious diseases.
The writers argue they are going for a holistic approach, and that basic physics, chemistry and biology haven't gone ignored.
Crimson Global Academy Principal Mark Phillips is concerned that this curriculum discourages Kiwi students from aspiring and achieving.
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