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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
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Disclaimer
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.