L2 Earth & Space Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Pringle.
Students will develop an understanding of fundamental astronomical and geological concepts including star characteristics and life cycle, planetary and solar system formation, volcanoes, earthquakes and local surface feature formation as well as investigating a global environmental issue. Students will learn to apply knowledge of Earth and Space to explain aspects of the material world. This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in one of the Sciences.
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:
- Headphones
and either
- 2B8 Hardcover Exercise Book x2
or
- Ring Binder
- Refill
- Dividers
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.
External
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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Earth and Space Science 2.2 - Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public
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Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
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Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand
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Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems
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.