SCI201

L2 General Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss J. Smith.

Who is this subject intended for:

Students who have taken Level 1 Science, or at the HOF's discretion.


What you will learn in this subject:

Skills:

Students are given opportunities to develop investigative, research and critical thinking skills.

Content:

  • Physics
  • Earth and Space Science
  • Education for Sustainability


Where this subject will lead:

Further study: Level 3 Science. Polytechnic or University courses. Employment: Success in Level 2 Science is valued by employers and can be used to gain technical jobs and apprenticeships.

Recommended Prior Learning

What you need to be able to do and know to achieve in this subject:
To achieve in this subject students should have completed Year 11 Science.


This course will be based on Level 2 internal Achievement Standards from all contexts of Science. This course will be designed to suit the student’s interests and strengths. There will be a strong emphasis on practical work and field studies.  Contexts may include climate change, car crashes, investigations and human impacts on the environment.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

This course may have an optional component which will require payment.

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