2EMS
2EMS - Level 2 Earth, Marine and Space Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr G. Bloomfield.
Study of the interconnections between the land, ocean, atmosphere and life on our planet. Aspects of chemistry, oceanography, biology and geology. There is a practical and fieldwork component. The course will be co-constructed from a selection of the standards listed. More information and an idea of the course content can be found here
Recommended Prior Learning
16 Level 1 Science credits.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Standards will be chosen from the above depending on time, teacher, and student interest.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91158 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91187 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91188 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.2 - Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91190 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91191 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand
Level:
2
Internal or External:
External
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91192 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems
Level:
2
Internal or External:
External
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0