Level 2 General Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Auina.
Year 12 General Science is an internally assessed course, covering all of the different strands of Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
You will explore the following concepts:
- Practical investigations in Physics
- How organisms survive in an extreme environment
- How Chemistry is used in current technology
- How Physics applies to a real-world situation
- Investigating biological material using microscopes
Learning activities include both research investigations and practical experimental work. This course leads on to Level 3 Science and ultimately tertiary courses.
For further information see: Ms S.Auina
Entry Requirements
If you have not taken Science at Level 1, please see the teacher in charge before selecting this option.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology
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Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship
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Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
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Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.