Level 3 Earth and Space Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Asplet-Tagg.
Explore Earth, space, weather, climate, and socio-scientific issues
This course carries on from L2 Earth and Space Science but is also suitable for students new to this area of Science. The internal standards include an investigation into an Earth and space science scenario (eg: ocean acidification), a socio-scientific issue (eg: wind farms, extreme weather events) and an aspect of astronomy (e.g. space exploration). The external standards are about the atmosphere - with an emphasis on New Zealand’s weather and climate, and the ocean - with a focus on processes impacting other Earth systems. The course is very useful for students wanting to study environmental science at the tertiary level.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
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 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system
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Earth and Space Science 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system
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Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
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Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation