12ESS

Level 2 Earth and Space Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Pevreal.

Level 2 Earth and Space Science

We live in an incredible place where the environment is forever changing (at times very quickly), and we have some of the clearest and darkest skies in the world for studying our universe. Earth and Space Science focuses on the science behind the processes that change our Earth both locally and globally, as well as the science that explains what we observe beyond our Earth.

 

The Level 2 Earth and Space Science programme will cover topics as diverse as New Zealand's geology, surviving in extreme environments, how planets form, stellar evolution, and the many effects of our own star on our own planet. Practical work and research will be integrated with content knowledge throughout the course.

The Level 2 Earth and Space Science course is an academic course, requiring strong numeracy and literacy skills. The course would appeal to students with interests in the applications of physics, chemistry and/or physical geography, leading directly into the University Approved course of Level 3 Earth and Space Science.

Entry Criteria

Entry into Level 2 Earth and Space Science requires either:

  • successful completion of a Year 11 course in Science Core (11SCI/11SCIE/11SCIW)

OR

  • an overall GPA for Year 11 of 3.5 or higher, if Science was not selected as an option.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91187 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91189 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.3 - Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91190 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91192 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91193 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of physical principles related to the Earth System


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.