Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Earth and Space Science

Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
9 Science	9	Open entry.
10 Science	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Science	1	Achieved grades in Year 10 Science or entry may be granted at the discretion of the HOD.
Level 1 Science Extension	1	A Merit or Excellence grade in Year 10 Science; or high Achieved grade at the discretion of the HoD.
Level 2 Earth and Space Science	2	8 credits from Level 1 Science (excluding 11SCAP).
Level 3 Earth and Space Science	3	8 credits from Level 2 Earth and Space Science or Geography, including at least 4 credits from an External Achievement Standard (based on NCEA Examinations and Internal Assessment results).

This course is aimed at those students who wish to continue in Science at Level Two within an Earth and Space Science field. These students would want a general Science background and Science knowledge without needing the in-depth knowledge of Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

There is a field trip to Takapuna beach for AS 2.3. There is no cost for this trip.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Departments:

Science

Pathway

Level 3 Earth and Space Science

Level 2 Earth and Space Science

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