NCEA Level 2 Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: H. Shah.
Content/Skills:
This course will offer an opportunity to experience a wider range of Science-based Achievement Standards. Students may gain skills in Science related to Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology and Education for Sustainability.
A course of 16-20 credits will be selected from the below stated standards.
This course does lead to a University Entrance approved subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
An interest in studying Sciences with 8 credits or more from Level 1 Science or in consultation with the Head of Science.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
- 1B5 exercise book or refill paper/ring binder/subject dividers
- scientific calculator
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution
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Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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Earth and Space Science 2.2 - Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public
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Earth and Space Science 2.3 - Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality
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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 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand
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Education for Sustainability 2.5 - Develop a collaborative response that promotes a sustainable future, in relation to a current issue
Pathway Tags
Biology: Medicine, Nursing Technician, Technologist, Teaching, Marine Biologist, Zoologist, Veterinarian/Vet, Nurse Chemistry: Pharmacist, Bio-Chemist, Industrial Chemist, Forensic Scientist Physics: Engineer, Pilot, Medicine, Physicist, Meteorology, Geophysics, Astronomy, Medical Radiation Technician Horticulture: Tree Surgeon, Nursery Production Manager, Packhouse Supervisor, Orchard Grower, Town Planner, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Meteorologist, Policy Analyst, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Archivist, Film maker, Lawyer, Historian, Social Work, Geologist, Packhous,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.