L1ESS

L1 Earth and Space Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Pringle.

Earth and Space Science is a core science subject where students will develop an understanding of fundamental astronomical and geological concepts. The course includes concepts on planetary system formation, astronomical cycles and the effects of these on planet earth. We will investigate how the earth’s different spheres interact and how the dynamics of these are altered by an environmental issue. Students will learn to apply knowledge of earth and space ideas to help explain aspects of the natural world.

Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)

EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:
In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.
As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:
- 2B8 Hardcover Exercise Book

CONTRIBUTIONS:
Course Contributions qualify for a tax rebate from IRD:
(https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations/submit-a-donation-receipt).

Description Type Value
Indicative Course Contribution for resources and materials Contribution $50.00
$50.00

Pathway

Credit Information (standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change)

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

This course is eligible for course endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91921 v4
NZQA Info

Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92044 v3
NZQA Info

Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of human-induced change within the Earth system


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92046 v3
NZQA Info

Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the effect on the Earth of interactions between the Sun and the Earth-Moon system


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.