13ESS
This course requires 2 options.

13 Earth and Space Science (13ESS)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Adam Pamplin.

13 Earth and Space Science

This course can lead to tertiary study in some Science research areas.

Course Components

  • Adaptations of organisms in extreme environments
  • Geological evidence and dating geological events
  • Systems affecting oceans and atmosphere
  • Astronomical research
  • Explore an Earth and Space scientific issue

Course Overview

Term 1
Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s) [internal 4 credits]

Term 2
Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system [learning for external] and Investigate an Aspect of Astronomy [internal 4 credits]

Term 3
Assessment for Investigate an Aspect of Astronomy [internal 4 credits] and 91412 Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system [learning for external].

Term 4
Revision and external exams.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

There is a substantial writing component to this course

Successfully completed a level 2 Science course 

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91412 v2
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 3.3 - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91413 v2
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91414 v2
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91415 v2
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 12
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.