Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Lucy Hall (LHL)

In this course, students will explore planet formation, Mars colonisation, ocean systems, and complete a practical investigation component.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91410 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation 

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91411 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91415 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91413 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91414 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable