Level 2 Earth Processes and Events - Semester A
2EARTA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. Johnson
This course explores extreme earth events including earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis, and the geological processes that cause them. It includes a practical investigation into the behaviour of tsunami waves and a a field trip to investigate and report on geological processes in a New Zealand locality.
Pathway
Level 3 Meteorology - Semester B, Level 3 Oceanography - Semester A
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryCost: Stileapp subscription approx $28. Field trip approximately $75.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 8 Level 1 Science credits. Or at the discretion of the Head of Science.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91187 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91189 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.3 - Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91191 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 12 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
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