Level 2 Environmental Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Besley.
Sustainability is a critical issue for New Zealand – environmentally, economically, culturally and socially. We need to learn how to live smarter to reduce our impact on the environment for future generations. Environmental Studies is about learning to think and act in ways that will safeguard the future well being of people and our planet. Environmental Studies includes learning about: the environment - water, land, ecosystems, energy, waste, urban living, transportation.
The interactions between the natural environment and human activities, and the consequences of these are also cricial to future sustainability. The choices and actions we can take to prevent, reduce, or change harmful activities to the environment.
As we face the world's greatest environmental challenges, what we need most is solutions.
At least 14 credits will be offered for internal assessment and 4- 8 for external credits.
This is a literacy-rich course and the standards contribute towards UE literacy (reading and writing) - see standards below.
Recommended Prior Learning
TIC and/or HoF discretion
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Fieldtrip costs
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Education for Sustainability 2.1 - Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes to a sustainable future
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Education for Sustainability 2.2 - Explain how human activity in a biophysical environment has consequences for a sustainable future
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Education for Sustainability 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how different personal values have implications for a sustainable future
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Education for Sustainability 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of aspects of sustainability in different contexts
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Education for Sustainability 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future
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Education for Sustainability 2.5 - Develop a collaborative response that promotes a sustainable future, in relation to a current issue
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Auditor, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Zoologist, Barrister, Microbiologist, Chemical Engineer, Biosecurity Officer, Mechanical Engineer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Urban/Regional Planner, Science Technician, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Cleaner, Meteorologist, Psychologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Interior Designer, Dairy Farmer, Solicitor, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Firefighter, Ranger, Fishery Officer, Pest Control Technician, Rubbish/Recycling Collector, Landscape Architect, Health and Safety Inspector, Geophysicist, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Immigration Officer, Quarantine Officer, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Geospatial Specialist, Dairy Herd Manager, Epidemiologist, Facilities Manager,
Disclaimer
Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.