12SCI

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

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91154 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91155 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91163 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91169 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0