Kelston Girls’ College Kelston Girls’ College

Did the Earth Move for You? - Science and Geography

1PAND2SC
Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Mr G. Van den Hoeven.

This module will talk about the tremors felt under Lake Taupo in April 2023 and how that triggered an increase in the alert level for the first time in history. Students will learn about the processes that created Lake Taupo, caused the tremors and how this scientific information was communicated to the public

Learning Areas:

YEAR 11 TRIMESTER 2 LINE 4


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Floods & Figures - Geography and Mathematics, Science Fair - Science and Communication English

Leads into Trimester 3 Digital Tech + GEO (11GDV Game Developer Pt. 3).

Leads well into Geography modules at Level 2 and 3. Potential careers: planning, resource management, infrastructure project development, engineer, architect, et









Disclaimer


The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses. 
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module  (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.