Teacher in Charge: Mrs P. Hay.
Prior LearningAn interest in Science and passing most assessments in Year 11 Science. Special requests may be made to the HOD/TIC.
Students develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of Earth Science and Astronomy, apply these principles to familiar and unfamiliar situations, perform experiments, collect and interpret data and draw logical conclusions. There is a compulsory geological field trip around the Tauranga region, part of an internal assessment standard. The cost is $30. This is a FULL level 2 course designed for students who want to continue with a broad based Science, or who want to supplement one of the Individual Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) with a wide base.
Students have the option of completing their Diving Certificate as part of this course. The cost is $600, which is a significant reduction on the normal cost. It is run by Dive Zone Tauranga, by fully qualified instructors (Students must have no history of asthma or epilepsy to be accepted for the Dive Course). This will result in a further 7 credits at Level 3. (Students will choose between the dive course US28392, and the research task 91188).
NCEA Level 3 Earth and Space Science
Career PathwaysAir Force Aviator, Aquaculture Farmer, Farmer/Farm Manager, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Meteorologist, Jeweller, Dairy Farmer, Crop Farmer/Manager, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Roading Construction Worker, Saw Doctor, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryStudy guide $25; field trip (total approx. $30)
Optional Fee: $600 for students wishing to gain their Diving Certificate (Students supply own snorkel and mask but all other gear, including wetsuits, is supplied).
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