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. Students will investigate the birth and evolution of stars, planet formation, and how extreme geological events impact our planet.
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 for an internal assessment.
Term 2
Learn about Extreme Earth Events in NZ for an external exam, and organisms in extreme environments for an internal assessment.
Term 3
Learn about stars & planetary systems for an external 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.
External
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.3 - Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems