Epsom Girls Grammar School
10 Environmental Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
Course Objectives:
Students will engage with a variety of learning activities to develop:
- awareness and sensitivity to the environment and related issues
- knowledge and understanding of the environment and the impact of people on it
- attitudes and values that reflect feelings of concern for the environment
- skills needed for identifying, investigating and problem solving associated with environmental issues
- a sense of responsibility through active involvement in projects that support environmental issues
- the ability to connect science knowledge to real life environmental issues.
Course Content:
Units:
New Zealand Ecology and Biodiversity
Carbon and the Environment: Carbon and Climate Change
Power for the People: Nuclear Power and Renewable Energy
Wasted: Sustainable Solutions - Reducing Waste
Project Kaitiakitanga: Conservation and Protection of Our Native Species
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction to Environmental Science
New Zealand Ecology and Biodiversity
Term 2
Project Kaitiakitanga: Conservation and Protection of Our Native Species
Term 3
Carbon and the Environment - the carbon cycle and climate change.
Power for the People: Nuclear Power and Renewable Energy
Term 4
Wasted: Sustainable Solutions - reducing waste
Recommended Prior Learning
No pre-requisite.
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
Field Trips usually visit Tiritiri Matangi ($38)
Costs may vary slightly as a result of student numbers.
Pathway
The Environmental Science program is designed to set the foundational knowledge required for Level 2 and 3 Education for Sustainability.
Environmental Science is a growing area of study with careers around conservation, sustainability, and environmental research and education.
Assessment Information
Most of the assessment is assignment and project based. There are tests for some topics.Pathway Tags
Environmental Scientist, Environmental Consultant, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Zoologist, Marine Biologist, DoC Ranger, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Urban/Regional Planner, Meteorologist, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Fishery Officer, Water Quality Scientist, Journalism/Media, Sustainable Business,
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Disclaimer
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.
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