Whangaparaoa College Whangaparaoa College

Level 2 Space Science

L2SPSC01
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Tatum.

Recommended Prior Learning

None


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.


Learning Areas:

Science


Pathway

Level 3 Earth and Space Science

Career Pathways

Anaesthetic Technician, Marine Biologist, Microbiologist, Biochemist, Metal Worker, Arborist, Property Manager, Urban/Regional Planner, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Storeperson, Plastics Worker, Landscape Architect, Actor, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Loader, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Veterinary Nurse, Building Surveyor, Aquaculture Farmer, Archivist, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Travel Agent/Adviser, Survey Technician, Aeroplane Pilot, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Refueller, Product Assembler, Software Developer, Chemist, Architectural Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Medical Physicist, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Geologist, Mining Engineer, Copywriter, Aeronautical Engineer, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Civil Engineer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Driller, Fire Engineer



			
					
					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.


Disclaimer

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