12CHE

12 Chemistry

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Naisbitt.

Objectives

  • To investigate and develop the ways materials and chemical processes interact with people and the environment.
  • To carry out a range of practical investigations and use this and other information to explore chemical behaviour.
  • To understand important concepts in Chemistry and major patterns of chemical behaviour.

Content

  • Atomic structure, bonding and related properties.
  • Organic chemistry.
  • Chemical reactivity.
  • Qualitative analysis.
  • Redox Chemistry.

Recommended Prior Learning

Must have gained Achieved or more in Ionically it Matters assessment, plus 2 other assessments (Under the Microscope, Science Fair and/or Everyone has Potential). Total of 3 out of 4 assessments passed.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $64.50 NCEA Level 2 Chemistry workbook (internal and external), Education Perfect subscription (covers all Sciences).
Associated Costs: Nil.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

External assessments are examinations in November.
Internal assessments are assessed in Term 2, with A.S. 91910 v1 Chemistry 2.1 requiring 4 in-class lessons to complete a mixture of practical and theoretical based tasks.

Credit Information

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

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 13
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. 91165 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91166 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
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. 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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Pathway Tags

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Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.