13ESS - Earth and Space Science NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Denny, Mr G. Milne.
13ESS - Earth and Space Science NCEA Level 3
Aims of the Course:
Students will gain an understanding of the relationships within the Earth systems, as well as further afield in space. Students will also study geological events and the methods that Scientists use to date them. Students will investigate issues affecting our world and make considered conclusions about those issues.
Topics:
Topics include:
Fuels and Climate Change
Exoplanets and Astronomy
Geological Events and Volcanoes
Sea-level Rise
Other, eg. Field trips, Curriculum Enrichment
Rangitoto Field Trip.
Recommended Prior Learning
No pre-requisites
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
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Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
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Earth and Space Science 3.3 - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s)
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Earth and Space Science 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system
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Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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.