L2SPSC01

Level 2 Space Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Tatum.

This course is for those learners that are interested in Earth and Space Science, especially how humans can explore our solar system and investigate the rest of the universe. The overarching focus of the course is to learn about the formation of our solar system and how scientists go about detecting whether the conditions for life exist on other planets, and if so, what that life may be. This course can help develop understanding of the Level 3 Earth and Space Science course which is a good 3rd subject choice for university entrance.

Recommended Prior Learning

None

Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

$80 Total
Contributions include...
- Inhouse produced workbook set ($30)
- Stardome field trip (optional) ($50 estimate) Field trip cost will be advised when trip details are finalised and sent to parents from the Schoolbridge platform. Field trip costs are to be paid via the Kindo app. In 2024 this fee was $40.
2B8 hardcover notebook recommended for each learner.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 4
Optional Credits Available: 4
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 4
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91188 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.2 - Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91190 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91192 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of stars and planetary systems


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91911 v1
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Optional Assessments

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Optional Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91189 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.3 - Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality


Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 4
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.