NCEA Level 2 Science Applied
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Zev Fishman.
We will discuss the standards to be covered at the start of the year, with an emphasis on practical assessments. 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 a minimum of 16 credits, in consultation with your teacher.
There are no external assessments in this course or course endorsement considerations.
Recommended Prior Learning
There is no prerequisite course for entry into Level 2 Science Applied; anyone with an interest in Science is welcome.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level
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Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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Earth and Space Science 2.2 - Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public
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Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.8 - Produce a landscape plan
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Zoologist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Microbiologist, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Science Technician, Meteorologist, 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 2025 school year.