Science Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins.
Science Level 3
This Science course focuses on Earth and Space Science. You will investigate an Earth and Space Science aspect of your choosing, the impact of mining, and also study the social impact of mining. There is an opportunity to examine Sustainability actions. You will look at geological events in the Coromandel and discover if aliens really do exist. This course is all internally assessed.
Course Overview
Term 1
91410 4 Credits - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation
Term 2
91412 4 Credits - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s)
91411 4 Credits - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
Term 3
91411 4 Credits - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context continued
91415 4 Credits - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
Term 4
91415 4 Credits - Investigate an aspect of astronomy continued
Recommended Prior Learning
Any Level 2 Science course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Waihi field trip $30.
Assessment Information
Assessments91415 4 Credits - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
91411 4 Credits - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
91412 4 Credits - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s)
91410 4 Credits - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation
optional 22175 6 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of soil properties and their effect on plant growth
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 3.1 - Evaluate a personal action that contributes towards a sustainable future
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
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Earth and Space Science 3.3 - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s)
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Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.