NCEA Level 2 Science General
L2SCG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Godfrey.
Recommended Prior LearningSatisfactory completion of Year 11 Science (L1SCK or L1SCX).
General Science – Level 2 (Year 12)
All Internals – No Exams!
What’s it about?
This course is all about practical, real-world Science. No sitting in a big exam hall – everything is done through projects, activities, and hands-on work.
You’ll cover:
Chemistry – reactions, mixtures, and everyday materials
Earth & Space – quakes, volcanoes, and the universe
Biology – living things and how they work
Sustainability – making smart choices for the future
Pathways
✅ Get Level 2 credits the practical way
✅ Build skills for SIT Science courses, trades, or environmental studies
✅ Continue into Level 3 General Science in Year 13
Why pick this course?
No external exams – all internal assessments
Hands-on, achievable Science
Learn through real activities, not just theory
Useful for future study, work, and life
⚡ General Science keeps doors open without the exam stress.
Assessment Information
All assessments are internal (no external exams).
PLEASE NOTE THE ASSESSMENTS LISTED HERE MAY CHANGE DEPENDING OF CLASS SELECTION AND STAFFING.
Carpenter, Glazier, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Brick and Blocklayer, Boat Builder, Property Manager, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Aquaculture Farmer, Farm Assistant, Crop Worker, Dairy Farm Assistant, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Animator/Digital Artist, Cook, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Line Mechanic, Telecommunications Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery• 1 x 1B5 Hard-cover exercise book - Essential for note taking and preparation for assignments.
• Pens and pencils
Course Cost $15.00