evaluate environmental risks, interpret weather patterns, and even explore space. Whether it's analysing earthquake data to protect infrastructure, studying atmospheric processes to predict climate trends, investigating how geological processes affect landscapes, or searching for near Earth orbiting asteroids, Earth and Space Science provides practical skills and understanding that are increasingly vital in our changing world. Earth and Space Science is ideal for students who want to develop their general scientific understanding while exploring topics that directly impact our daily lives. Whether you're interested in natural disasters, space exploration, environmental science, or simply want to understand the world around you better, Earth and Space Science provides a solid foundation in scientific thinking and investigation. Assessment This course contributes towards NCEA Level 2, with 8 of the 20 credits externally assessed by examination, and the remaining 12 credits internally assessed.
The following Achievement Standards may be assessed: • AS 91187 (4 credits – internal) Carry out a practical Earth & Space Science investigation. • AS 91189 (4 credits – internal) Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality. • AS 91190 (4 credits – internal) Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment. • AS 91191 (4 credits – external) Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand. • AS 91192 (4 credits – external) Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems. There are a wide range of Level 2 Earth & Space Science standards available for assessment. The course can be tailored to meet the needs of the class or student as appropriate, following discussion with the teacher.
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