Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 2 Science General

L2SCG
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Godfrey.

Recommended Prior Learning

Satisfactory 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.

Learning Areas:

Science


Assessment Information

All assessments are internal (no external exams).

PLEASE NOTE THE ASSESSMENTS LISTED HERE MAY CHANGE DEPENDING OF CLASS SELECTION AND STAFFING.

Career Pathways

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
										
Course Cost $12.5

										

								


				





    

        
Disclaimer

        
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.