NCEA Level 2 Science
12GSC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs L. Brown.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents should gain 5 credits from Level 1 science from either internal or external assessments.
General science is for students who wish to continue the study of science without the specialization into Biology, Chemistry or Physics. It covers many strands of the science curriculum through a range of topics. Each topic will be assessed using a variety of tasks. Links to projects in the local community will be developed so students can be doing science in the local environment.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Course Overview
Term 1
Term 1 will have a focus on Biology
Topics include plants, cells and environmental interactions
Plants - adaptations, interactions and photosynthesis
Cells - structure and function; use of a microscope
Animals - adaptations for survival in extreme environments
Term 2
Term 2 will have a focus on Physics topics.
Patterns and investigations in Physics.
Term 3
Term 3 will focus on the local environment.
Topics could include geology, environmental issues and sustainability.
Term 4
Term 4 will be time to complete any outstanding assessments and prepare for exams.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B8 exercise book or computer, pencil, 30cm ruler, blue & black pens, highlighter. Field trips may be part of the course.