Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Level 2 Science General

12SCG
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Valentine, Miss S. Auina.

Entry Requirements

If you have not taken Science at Level 1, please see the teacher in charge before selecting this option.


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

You will then have the choice to either learn about Genetics, or Waves.

Learning activities include both research investigations; practical experimental work and one examination. This course leads on to Level 3 Science and ultimately tertiary courses.

For further information see: Ms S.Auina


Learning Areas:

Science


Pathway

Level 3 Science General

Career Pathways

Zoologist, Statistician, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Diver, Forensic Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Food Technologist