Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 2 Science - General (THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL FOR 2025, PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER COURSE)

2SCIG
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:

Develop these skills:Explore this content:
  • 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.


Year Levels/Departments:

Science, Seniors


Assessment Information

Students may select from the standards below:



			
					
					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.