12ESS - Earth & Space Science NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Chan, Mr G. Milne.
12ESS - Earth & Space Science NCEA Level 2
Aims of the Course:
This course prepares students for Year 13 Earth and Space Science. Earth and Space Science explores the interconnections between the land, ocean, atmosphere, and life of our planet.
Topics:
Topics covered in this subject include a wide range of Earth and Space science contexts to get students prepared for Year 12 Earth and Space Science - these include Microscopes, Extreme environments, Climate change, Geological processes and Astronomy.
Applications of Earth and Space sciences also include field trips to Kelly Tarltons and Mt Eden.
Other, eg. Field trips, Curriculum Enrichment
Field trip to Kelly Tarltons
Field trip to Mt Eden
Recommended Prior Learning
This is an open entry course.
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 subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
External
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Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.