13 Earth and Space Science
13SE1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Dockery
Students will:
• Develop an in depth scientific understanding of the world’s atmospheric and ocean systems
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
13SI1 - Supplementary costs: Approx $30
Prerequisites
At least 14 credits including 4 credits at Merit in one of the two external standards in Level 2 Science.
OR HoD approval
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91415 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r * |
|
| A.S. 91414 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91413 v2 Earth and Space Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| 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. 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 |
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
* 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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.