Opihi College Opihi College

Year 12 General Science

SCI201
Course Description 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.


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.


Learning Areas:

Science


Pathway

Year 13 Biology, Year 13 Chemistry


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

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