Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Ben Cook (COO)

This course is developed in response to student needs, and students will complete study in Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with an external assessment focused on extreme Earth events.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91153 v2 Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision 

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91168 v2 Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91190 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91911 v1 Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91191 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 19 NCEA Level 2 credits

This course is endorsable