Massey High School Massey High School

Level 2 Earth and Space Science

ESS2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: N. Brock.

Recommended Prior Learning

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


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 planet 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)





Faculties:

Science


Pathway

Level 3 Earth and Space Science UE Approved