Level 2 General Science
GSC2 Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: C. Northage.
Entry GuidelinesThe best preparation for this course is to study NCEA Level 1 Science (SCI1) and gain Science Achievement Standards. Entry without meeting this can be discussed with the Head of Faculty.
This science course is for students who wish to take a general science course rather than pursue the individual sciences. Whenever possible, a hands-on approach to science is used.
All assessment will be carried out internally and so this course is not eligible for endorsement. Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to take a Level 2 course in an individual science or may move onto Level 3 Biology with approval from the Head of Faculty.
A selection of four Achievement Standards will be completed over the course of the year. The number of credits offered in this course will be 14 or 15 credits. The most likely combination is listed below. However, depending on student and teacher preference, the following standards are alternative options:
A.S. 91187 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation
A.S. 91155 v2 Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life
A.S. 91237 v2 Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community
A.S. 91844 v1 Psychology 2.1 - Examine different psychological approaches used to explain a behaviour
A.S. 91845 v1 Psychology 2.2 - Examine how a psychological debate has changed over time
A.S. 91289 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
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Upon successful completion of this course, students may wish to take a Level 2 course in an individual science or may move onto Level 3 Biology with approval from the Head of Faculty.