Level 2 Science General
12SCG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Valentine, Miss S. Auina.
Entry RequirementsIf 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:
Pathway Career Pathways
Zoologist, Statistician, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Diver, Forensic Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Food Technologist