L3ESS

Level 3 Earth & Space Science

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Janine Carr.

  • Blast off into the cosmos with our Level 3 Earth and Space Science course at Onehunga High School!
  • Embark on an exciting journey to delve deeper into our planet's composition and the dynamic processes that shape it. 
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of Earth's geological history and the transformative changes it has undergone over time.
  • Apreas of study include:
  • Socio-Scientific Issues: Investigate the critical socio-scientific issues within an Earth and Space Science context, focusing on global warming and ocean acidification.

  • Astronomy : Explore the fascinating aspects of astronomy, including the investigation of the potential for life on other planets.

  • Independent Practical Investigation: Conduct an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation, honing your research and analytical skills.

  • Geological Events : Investigate the evidence related to dating geological events, with a focus on meteor impacts and their significance.

  • Atmospheric Processes : Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the processes within the atmospheric system.

  • With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world applications, this course will refine your analytical thinking and scientific skills.
  • Earn approximately  20 credits while uncovering the wonders of our planet and the universe.
  • Note: This course is offered independently of HSA.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91410 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91411 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91414 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91415 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.6 - Investigate an aspect of astronomy


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 16
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.