Earth & Environmental Sciences
Course
Description:
The
Preliminary Earth & Environmental Science Course investigates the origin of
the Universe, Earth and Life. It looks at the impact man has made on his
natural environment with an emphasis on a discussion of solutions to current,
identified problems, both global and local. The evidence and effects of plate
tectonics and continental drift are described and studied.
Assessment
Schedule:
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Syllabus Weightings |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
Task 4 |
Task 5 |
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Nature of Task |
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Local Area Practical task |
Half-yearly exam |
Planet Earth Analysis of data |
Water Issues First-hand investigation |
Trial Exam |
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Timing of Task |
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Term 1 Week 6 |
Term 1 Week 10 - 11 |
Term 2 Week |
Term 3 Week 1 |
Term 3 Week 8 |
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Syllabus Component |
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Knowledge & understanding |
40 |
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10 |
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30 |
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First-hand investigations |
30 |
10 |
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20 |
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Scientific thinking & problem solving |
30 |
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5 |
10 |
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15 |
Marks
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100 |
10 |
15 |
10 |
20 |
45 |