NCEA Level 2 Science General
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Z. Fishman.
This course is developed in response to student needs.
We will discuss the standards to be covered at the start of the year. There are standards available in Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
You will need to make sure that the course you plan will include between 16 and 20 credits, in consultation with your teacher.
You will need to include an external assessment for course endorsement considerations.
The Course Overview below is an example of how the course could look:
Course Overview
Term 1
We will cover an Earth and Space Science Internal and then move on to a Physics Internal Assessment.
Term 2
We will start the term with a Biology Internal Assessment that includes 3 dissections, followed by a Chemistry Internal Assessment.
Term 3
We will be studying for the External Assessments. The last couple of weeks before the Derived Grade Exams will either be used to practice for the Externals or to pick up another Internal.
Term 4
We will use this term to practice for the External or finish up the final Internal commenced last term.
Recommended Prior Learning
You should have at least 10 credits in Achievement Standards from Level 1 Science Academic or Level 1 Science General, including 4 credits from external assessments.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 47 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 34 credits.
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Term: 4, Week: 4
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Term: 2, Week: 7
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Term: 3, Week: 2
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Term: 2, Week: 7
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Term: 3, Week: 7
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Term: 1, Week: 6
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Term: 2, Week: 7
Pathway Tags
Pathologist, Marine Biologist, Meteorologist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Zoologist, Chemist, Microbiologist, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Forensic Scientist, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Geospatial Specialist, Epidemiologist,
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2024 school year.