Epsom Girls Grammar School Epsom Girls Grammar School

Level 3 Earth & Space Science

13ESS
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.


Learning Areas:

Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Assessment Information

All of these standards are UE approved subjects.



			


				

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.