This course requires 2 options.
12 Earth and Space Science (12ESS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Rosa Hughes-Currie, Adam Pamplin, Alice Nash.
12 Earth and Space Science
This course covers a range of astronomical and geological ideas which help to develop basic understandings of Earth and Space Science.
Course Components
- Explore an issue about space
- Learn about extreme environments and organism survival
- Explore the structure and life cycle of stars
- Learn about Geological and Earth processes
- Learn about extreme events
- Investigate and write scientific reports
Course Overview
Term 1
Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality Internal Assessment.
Term 2
Extreme Earth Events in NZ (learning content for the exam) and Organisms in extreme environments Internal Assessment.
Term 3
Stars & Planetary Systems -learning content for the exam.
Term 4
Revision and exams.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Open entry, successfully completed a level 1 Science course recommended
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 8 credits
Internal - 8 credits
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: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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