NCEA Level 2 Science
12SCI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: J. Aulsford
Content/Skills:
This course will offer an opportunity to experience a broad range of Science-based Achievement Standards that are linked to different vocational pathways. Students may gain skills in Science related to Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, Food and/or Health and Sport Science.
This course does lead to a University Entrance approved subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
An interest in studying Sciences linked to industry and everyday life with 8 credits or more from Level 1 Science or in consultation with the Head of Science.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91154 v2 Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91162 v3 Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution | 2 |
I |
3 |
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| A.S. 91172 v2 Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91191 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91734 v2 Education for Sustainability 2.5 - Develop a collaborative response that promotes a sustainable future, in relation to a current issue | 2 |
I |
4 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
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.