Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Phil Henwood (HEN)

In this course, students will study how planets are formed, learn about nuclear power, and about ocean systems, including ocean composition, ocean circulation, and the carbon cycle.

COURSE COSTS

This course includes field trips to inform students towards their assessments. These costs will be confirmed in 2026.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

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 91527 v2 Physics 3.7 - Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91601 v2 Biology 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance

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

Total credits available for this course: 19 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable