This course requires 2 options.
Level 3 Science and Sustainability
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Baars.
This is a course for students wanting to do a Level 3 science course for career or interest without specialising in one or more of biology, chemistry and physics. Students will explore different aspects of climate change during the year. Assessment will be largely internal, with one external assessment so students can pursue a course endorsement if they wish.
Subject Overview
Term 1
The Issue - analysing the impact of world views, values, and practices on sustainability - working out why the issue became an issue
Term 2
Sustainability - investigating the impact of increased carbon dioxide levels on the ocean buffer system - explaining the link between increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and reduced ocean pH (ocean acidification)
Term 3
Possible solutions - analysing a range of solutions and identifying the issues and implications involved. Then asking: How do we know we are making an impact? Evaluating measures taken to improve the environment.
Term 4
Completion of task for evaluating measures topic.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that you have L1 Literacy and have gained at least 4 credits in a L2 Science course (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Sustainability)
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 3.2 - Evaluate measures that may be taken to sustain and/or improve a biophysical environment
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Education for Sustainability 3.3 - Analyse how different worldviews, and the values and practices associated with them, impact on sustainability
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.