General Science L2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian, P. O'Leary.
Course Highlights: A combination of standards from all the science disciplines giving students a good understanding of Science. This covers a general range of science topics from investigating why carrots swell up in sugar water, the many ways that polar bears adapt to their conditions, examining how valid information is in the public domain, through to how physics and chemistry can be used in current technology in everyday use.
Vocational Pathway: This course can lead to careers in Manufacturing & Technology, Construction & Infrastructure, Creative Industries, Primary Industries, Social & Community Services, Services Industries.
For more information, please see the Head of Science or your science teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of Level 1 Science
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbooks $30
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision
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Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public
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Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
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Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology
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Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Anaesthetic Technician, Animal Care Attendant, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Author, Glazier, Microbiologist, Baker, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Metal Worker, Phlebotomist, Mechanical Engineer, Carpenter, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Diver, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Curator, Medical Radiation Technologist, Forensic Scientist, Electronics Trades Worker, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Ranger, Wool Classer, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forestry Scientist, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Gardener, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Industrial Spray Painter, Insurance Agent, Medical Laboratory Technician, Optometrist, Packhouse Worker, Roading Construction Worker, Saw Doctor, Secondary School Teacher, Shearer, Intelligence Officer, Data Analyst, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Viticulturist,