Level 2 Earth & Space Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Merchant.
You will learn to:
• carry out a practical investigation to collect evidence to identify the processes that have created the local Auckland landscape
• investigate the mechanisms for survival in extremely hot, cold, arid or deep water environments
• discuss how heat and light are produced and cycled within the physical and biological system of the Earth
• explain how stars, planets and moon are formed
*Students need to be aware that AS91162 is also assessed in 12CHE and 12SCA
Recommended Prior Learning
Completion of Level 1 Science strongly recommended.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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Earth and Space Science 2.3 - Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality
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Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
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Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems
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Earth and Space Science 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of physical principles related to the Earth System
Disclaimer
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.