3 Earth and Space Science
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Ms C. Green.
Learners will learn about the world around us and what makes natural phenomena occur. They will look at the science of the oceans and atmosphere, as well as investigating life on other planets and looking at socio-scientific issues like light pollution, space junk, and ocean acidification.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
Practical science investigation skills
Dating Geological events
Aspects of astronomy
Socio-scientific issues in Earth and Space science.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - some background knowledge in Physics/Chemistry/Biology or Earth and Space science would be useful but is not required. Writing and research skills
This course is useful for or will lead to - future study in: Geology and Astronomy.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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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 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Learners must achieve this assessment in order to count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.