Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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Assessment
There are a wide range of Level 2 Science
standards available for assessment. The course
may be tailored to meet the needs of the class or
student as appropriate, following discussion with
the TiC General Science. The following form the
core component of the course.
AS 91187
Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science
investigation. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91189
Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand
locality. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91190
Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme
environment. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91191
Demonstrate understanding of the causes of
extreme Earth events in New Zealand.
(4 credits – external)
AS 91192
Demonstrate understanding of stars and
planetary systems. (4 credits – external)
YEAR 13—LEVEL 3 EARTH AND SPACE
SCIENCE
Status Optional
Prerequisites Any of the Level 2 sciences
Periods per week Five
Description
Students will study the Earth's interconnected
systems and processes, the other parts of the
solar system, and the universe beyond. They will
design and carry out practical investigation as
well as research a socio-scientific issue. Students
will examine the oceanic and atmospheric
systems in detail and investigate an aspect of
astronomy.
Assessment
This course will be examined using the Level 3
Earth and Space Science standards. The course
may be tailored to meet the needs of the class or
student as appropriate, following discussion with
the TiC General Science. The following standards
form the core component of the course.
AS 91410
Carry out an independent practical Earth and
Space Science investigation. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91411
Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and
Space Science context. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91413
Demonstrate understanding of processes in the
ocean system. (4 credits – external)
AS 91414
Demonstrate understanding of processes in the
atmosphere system. (4 credits – external)
AS 91415
Investigate an aspect of astronomy.
(4 credits – internal)
All standards are approved University Entrance
subjects. All standards contribute towards the
literacy requirement for University Entrance.
Total credits: 20 (8 external)