Environmental Sustainability - Te Whakapūmautanga Taiao
Course Description
Students will explore local sustainability issues in conservation, farming, marine, school and viticulture through a series of guest speakers and field trips. They will then engage with specialists in the community as stakeholders and/or mentors to undertake meaningful action of their choice. They will learn about the interconnectedness of the natural world and humans part in it, as well as environmental challenges that are facing the world and explore solutions to sustainability challenges.
Note: Field trips are an integral part of this course and it is expected that all students attend these.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Education for Sustainability 2.1 - Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes to a sustainable future
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Education for Sustainability 2.2 - Explain how human activity in a biophysical environment has consequences for a sustainable future
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Education for Sustainability 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how different personal values have implications for a sustainable future
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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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
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Education for Sustainability 2.5 - Develop a collaborative response that promotes a sustainable future, in relation to a current issue
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines