Science level 3
SCI301 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs Scoggins
Science 301
This Science course focuses on Earth and Space Science. You will investigate the Tararu River, including the impact of mining, and also study the social impact of mining. You will look at geological events in the Coromandel and discover if aliens really do exist. This course is all internally assessed.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Waihi field trip $30.
Recommended Prior Learning
Any Level 2 Science course.
Credit Information
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91410 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
Y |
| A.S. 91411 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91412 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.3 - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s) | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91415 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
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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.