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When does this course run: This Year 10 Science course runs in either Semester 1 or 2.
Our Ever-Changing Earth: Our Earth is in constant motion. Earthquakes, volcanoes, erosion and many other processes cause both slow and fast changes.
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WHY STUDY OUR EVER-CHANGING EARTH?
WHY STUDY OUR EVER-CHANGING EARTH?
The better our understanding of the cause of the many changes that can occur to the Earth’s surface, the better our chances are of reducing the negative impact of these changes.
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
Skills ākonga learn are; modelling, pattern-seeking, interpreting text, understanding how Science develops theories and ideas and how different systems link together.
WHAT CONTEXTS IS THE LEARNING IN?
WHAT CONTEXTS IS THE LEARNING IN?
The main area that this course will be in is “Planet earth”. Material world (Chemistry) and Physical world (Physics) will also be covered with respect to the forces involved in changing the Earth.
WHERE DOES THE COURSE LEAD?
WHERE DOES THE COURSE LEAD?
Many of the skills involved lead into NCEA Level 1 Science (Year 11). Also ākonga can use this course as a start point for NCEA Level 2 and 3 Earth and Space Science.
RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Course material will be supplied as part of the course.
For further information you can contact:
Curriculum Leader of Sciences - Dawn Hirschberg - dhb@otakicollege.school.nz
Teacher of Science - Ashley Perfect - apf@otakicollege.school.nz
Teacher of Science - Seuga Frost - sfs@otakicollege.school.nz
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