2SCIG

Level 2 Science - General (THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2024, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COURSE)

Course Description

This course aims to expose students to ways that science is used in a range of fields in our local area. They will learn how science applies to the world around us and have opportunities to engage with people who work in these fields.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Reading & writing - how to interpret texts to build understanding and communicate this in written form.
  • How limestone caves are formed.
  • Critical thinking - evaluating the connections between evidence and ideas.
  • How plants or animals have adapted to living in caves.
  • Scientific literacy - know and understand key terms and ideas across science disciplines.
  • Forces and how they are important in building structures.
  • Investigating in Science - plan, carry out, and analyse data from an experiment. 
  • Planning and carrying out a scientific investigation.

  • Identifying chemicals in water or soil samples.

  • How our local native species have evolved.

  • An environmental issue and ways that people can address it.


Resources Required

1B8 or 1E8 exercise book or similar
14J8 refill graph paper
SciPad Mini - 2.6 Genetic Variation and Change (recommended)
Scientific or graphic calculator
Field trips (no cost) will occur throughout the year. All field trips will depart and arrive back at school during school hours.

Assessment Information

Students may select from the standards below:

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91157 v2
NZQA Info
Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91168 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91189 v2
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.3 - Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91190 v2
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91734 v2
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 2.5 - Develop a collaborative response that promotes a sustainable future, in relation to a current issue
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91911 v1
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0