ESS2

Level 2 Earth and Space Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: N. Brock.

What kind of things do we do?

Here are pictures from a few of the many activities that are part of the Earth and Space Science course:

 

If you are considering a future in the booming pathways of:

-environmental science / climate
-resource management
-aerospace
-geology
or are just interested to learn more about our own and how stars work, this is a great course for you!

Main topics for the year include: 

--Geology--Volcanoes and the Auckland volcanic field
--Earth Systems -- How light and heat cause different effects in the atmosphere, ocean, geosphere, and life
--Social Science Issues--The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
--Astronomy -- How Stars and Planetary systems form and die


ESS2 can be taken alongside any of the other specialist subjects (e.g. Physics 2, Bio 2, Chem 2, Geography 2, but should not be taken alongside the general Science courses (e.g. Science 201/202)




Recommended Prior Learning

Students must have gained at least 5 credits from  any Science or Geography course at level 1. 

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.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91192 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91193 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of physical principles related to the Earth System


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: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0