2SESS

NCEA Level 2 Earth and Space Science

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Miss M. Ashford, Ms S. Tonorio.

Students will develop an understanding of the causes of natural hazards using examples around Aotearoa such as the Tarawera eruption. Students will gain investigation skills as they analyse data to deduce complex trends and relationships about meteorite impact craters. Students will analyse the suitability of scientific texts to explain the colonization of Mars.

Through a range of practical earth science investigations and research students will develop their self-management and ability to communicate with others. Students will also develop critical thinking skills as they link field work observations to theory. Students will explore the use of a range of scientific symbols and vocabulary.


Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students have strong literacy and research skills. We will help to develop these skills over the course.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91187 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91188 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.2 - Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91189 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.3 - Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91190 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91191 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0