Westlake Girls’ High School
Level 3 Earth and Space Science
13ESSC
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 Three 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.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Departments:
Science