Thames High School Thames High School

Science Level 3

SCI3
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins.

Recommended Prior Learning


Any Level 2 Science course. 


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

90828 6 Credits - Evaluate a personal action that contributes towards a sustainable future

Term 4
91415 4 Credits - Investigate an aspect of astronomy continued

Learning Areas:

Science


Assessment Information

Assessments
91415 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

Career Pathways

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Data Analyst


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Waihi field trip $30.


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.