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

Open entry.

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