L2 Earth and Space Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Limmer.
L2 Earth and Space Science (2ESS)
Students will study the necessary adaptations required to enable life in extreme environments. This will cover the features of an extreme environment, and the ability of extreme environments to sustain life as well as researching the adaptations of penguins at Kelly Tarltons.
They will then learn about the causes and effects of oil spills in the marine ecosystem, and the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Students will have the option of two different exam topics - geological processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis; or the formation of stars, black holes and planetary systems.
Curriculum Skills:
- Understanding that scientists have an obligation to connect ideas to current and historical research.
- Conduct investigations to extend scientific knowledge.
- Consider the wider implications of scientific findings and how they could be used in the future to further understanding of the world around us.
- Develop a coherent understanding of socio-scientific issues such as space travel and the potential of creating a society in space in the future.
This course leads directly to L3 Earth and Space Science. If you do well in this course you may also be able to move on to L3 Biology on a case-by-case basis.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B8 or refill and folders for notes/diagrams
Pathway
If you do well in this course you may also be able to move on to L3 Biology on a case-by-case basis.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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Earth and Space Science 2.2 - Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public
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Earth and Space Science 2.3 - Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality
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Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
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Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand
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Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.