L2CHE

Chemistry Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: T. Gee, Miss N. Hamilton.

The Level 2 Chemistry course explores and makes sense of how substances react together and how substances can be identified by their reactions. These chemical reactions are investigated through three internal assessments. You will explore oxidation and reduction reactions, investigate into chemical species present in a sample and investigate their environmental impact, and use practical skills to investigate a substance present in a product.  Over the course of the year you will also study Atomic Structure and Bonding, to further strengthen your understanding of Chemistry. Atomic Structure and Bonding will be assessed through one external assessment. If time allows we will complete a second external assessment on organic chemistry. The course has both practical and written components and builds on your skills from Level 1 Science. If you are thinking of studying Science at University, Chemistry is often a required and useful subject. 

Any questions, please see Miss Hamilton or Mrs Gee


Recommended Prior Learning

Completed the Level 1 Science course

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91910 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91911 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0