2SCIESS

Level 2 Science - Earth and Space Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

This course covers topics involving survival in an extreme environment, the impact of meteorites, asteroids, and natural disasters on our Earth system including effects on our flora and fauna. We will investigate the relationship between the size of a crater formed and other factors relating to the impact of meteorites on planet Earth. If you are considering a pathway in climate science, the environment, geology, astronomy, oceanography, or geography, this course will help you gain an insight into what it might involve.

Recommended Prior Learning

10 Credits in Level 1 Science and Level 1 Literacy 


Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 12
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer


The courses we offer are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.