Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 2 Earth and Space Science

12ESSC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Snitch.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Science

9

Open entry.

 10 Science

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Science

1

Open entry

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



			


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths