12 Earth and Space Science 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Sam Dockery.
Students will:
•Develop a scientific understanding of aspects of geology and astronomy. This includes the effects of tectonics and their link to natural disasters as well as life cycles of stars and the formation of solar systems. Aspects of biology are related to living in an extreme environment as well as using microscopes.
•Be recommended to continue with Level 3 Earth and Space Science
Students will sit 91160 which only has levels of achievement up to Merit.
Prerequisites
From 11SI1 General Science: Achieved or higher in all three of the Acids and Bases MCEA, Genetics MCEA and the Mechanics NCEA assessments.
From 11SD1 Double Science: Achieved or higher in all three of the Chemical reactions MCEA, Mammals End of topic test and the Electricity, Magnetism and Waves MCEA assessments.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*12ES1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $30
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Biology 2.8 - Investigate biological material at the microscopic level
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5
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Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 5
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Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6
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Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand
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Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems