3SUS
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)

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91389 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r,3w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91411 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91735 v2
NZQA Info

Education for Sustainability 3.2 - Evaluate measures that may be taken to sustain and/or improve a biophysical environment


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91736 v2
NZQA Info

Education for Sustainability 3.3 - Analyse how different worldviews, and the values and practices associated with them, impact on sustainability


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 15
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.