Level 3 Earth & Space Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms G. Thomas.
This course covers a wide range of topics including:
Exploring recent astronomical events and discoveries including the search for exoplanets - especially those most like Earth. There may be an opportunity to visit the Stardome.
The interactions between Earth’s four spheres - geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere with a focus on human impacts
An investigation into geological dating and how this relates to the ages of Auckland Volcanoes with a field trip to many volcanic sites around Auckland.
The importance of our oceans to life and the cycling of heat around the planet. How oceans affect weather patterns and food supplies.
Exploring contemporary Earth and Space Science issues and how they affect environments and peoples and are portrayed by the media.
Assessment Information
All of these standards are UE approved subjects.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
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Earth and Space Science 3.3 - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s)
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Earth and Space Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system
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Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
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.
Pathway Tags
Astronomy, Meteorology, Environmental Management, Conservation, Geology, Climate Science, Marine Science, Aquaculture, Zoologist, Marine Biologist,
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.