Hagley Community College Hagley Community College

13 Earth and Space Science (13ESS)

13ESS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Adam Pamplin.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

There is a substantial writing component to this course

Successfully completed a level 2 Science course 

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.

Learning Areas:

Science


Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 8 credits
Internal - 8 credits