1 Science (Earth and Space)
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Ms C. Green.
This course will cover the interactions between objects in the solar system, the requirements for life in space, and chemical reactions relating to Earth and Space science.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
Scientific investigations
How astronomical cycles affect the Earth
Chemical reactions
The survival of life in space
Scientific report writing.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - Ability to work safely in the lab and carry out practical work - Working collaboratively - Written Reports and Scientific writing - Time management. - Ability to receive feedback and apply it - Independent study skills -Critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and literacy and numeracy skills
This course is useful for or will lead to - Any Level 2 Science course.
**Note - learners can only choose ONE science 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.
External
NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
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
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.