Year 12 Chemistry
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Dr J. Mistry, Ms B. Judeel.
The Year 12 Chemistry course builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the Chemistry section of Year 11 Science or Year 11 Science General courses. A significant emphasis is placed on practical/investigative skills and students will gain recognition for both practical and theory work throughout the year. While this course is designed as a preparation for Year 13 Chemistry, it is a complete course in itself.
Please note that this course will be adapted to meet the learning needs of the students in each class.
Recommended Prior Learning
Merit in AS92021 Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context (11 Science) or AS91920 Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue (11 Science General).
Entry into Level 2 Chemistry for students not meeting the above requirement is at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge of Chemistry.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
An Education Perfect subscription is recommended.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology
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Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
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Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
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Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
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Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis
Disclaimer
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