Level 3 Environmental Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Besley.
Sustainability is a critical issue for New Zealand - environmentally, economically, culturally, politically, 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. The choices and actions we can take to prevent, reduce, or change harmful activities to the environment.
15 UE credits are assessed internally. Not all skills taught will be assessed.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 3.1 - Evaluate a personal action that contributes towards a sustainable future
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Education for Sustainability 3.4 - Analyse the impact that policies have on a sustainable future
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Education for Sustainability 3.5 - Develop a strategy for an organisation that will contribute to a sustainable future
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Education for Sustainability 3.2 - Evaluate measures that may be taken to sustain and/or improve a biophysical environment
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Students taking this course are eligible to be awarded this subject as part of the requirement for 14 credits in three University Entrance approved subjects.
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.