Level 3 Earth & Space Science

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.