ESS301
Level 3 Earth and Space Science 301
This course requires 1 option.
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This course covers topics involving atmosphere, ocean, and geologic processes. We also investigate how to determine the age of rocks and how the planets of our Solar System formed in-depth, and other issues involving the world around us.
This course is well-suited for students who are interested in pursuing a career in climate study, conservation, seismology, earth resources, marine environments, meteorology, astronomy, and more. Students who want to further their understanding of their geography studies and science in general are encouraged to enrol.
Methods of Assessment:
2 external assessments worth 4 credits each
4 Internal assessments; 3 worth 4 credits and involving research and investigation of various ESS topics
This course is well-suited for students who are interested in pursuing a career in climate study, conservation, seismology, earth resources, marine environments, meteorology, astronomy, and more. Students who want to further their understanding of their geography studies and science in general are encouraged to enrol.
Methods of Assessment:
2 external assessments worth 4 credits each
4 Internal assessments; 3 worth 4 credits and involving research and investigation of various ESS topics
Teacher in Charge
N. Brock
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$10 fee covers the cost for: information and worksheet copies supplied for the course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have gained at least 15 credits from either a Science or Geography course at level 1 or higher. This course can be taken alongside any level 3 Biology, Chemistry, or Physics course. However, there is overlap in one standard with level 3 Chemistry.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91411 v2 | Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
| A.S. 91412 v2 | Earth and Space Science 3.3 - Investigate the evidence related to dating geological event(s) | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91413 v2 | Earth and Space Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
| A.S. 91414 v2 | Earth and Space Science 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
|
| A.S. 91415 v2 | Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
| A.S. 91389 v2 | Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
3r,3w |
|
Total Credits |
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