13SIS

Level 3 - Science in Society

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Whaea T. Warren.

Science in Society: Environmental Issues in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

Level 3 Science

UE Certified Domain of Science/Pūtaiao

This course delves into the critical intersection of environmental science and socio-scientific issues within New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Students will explore how socio-scientific challenges, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, impact these regions, and engage in hands-on projects to develop sustainable solutions. The course also emphasises the importance of scientific literacy and critical thinking in addressing complex societal issues.

  • Investigate the impact of climate change and environmental factors on ecosystems in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
  • Study how socio-scientific issues influence policy-making and community initiatives.
  • Report on current socio-scientific issues in science, with a focus on real-world applications.
  • Examine strategies for enhancing environmental conservation and promoting sustainability.

Pathway

This subject leads onto: Environmental consultancy, sustainability management, policy advising, renewable energy specialist, conservation biology, environmental analysis, environmental management, marine biology, and roles in science education and communication.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91410 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.1 - Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91411 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 3.2 - Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91602 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 3.2 - Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91735 v2
NZQA Info

Education for Sustainability 3.2 - Evaluate measures that may be taken to sustain and/or improve a biophysical environment


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 15
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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