SUS202

Level 2 Sustainable Societies & Futures (SUS202)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Peszynski.

Sustainable Societies and Futures

This Social Sciences course is a fully internally assessed. 

It is a mixture of Level Two NCEA Achievement and Unit standards offered, from a variety of interesting subjects including – Education for Sustainability, Journalism, Art History, Conservation Strategies, and Legal Studies. There are a total of 7 Achievement Standard credits and 10 Unit Standard credits available. 

The focus for this course will be Global Citizenship, NZ society, rights, responsibilities, ideas, and environmental and political issues. Issues will be examined from a Global, National, Local, and personal level.

 Topics may include: climate change and damage to the environment, reducing, reusing and recycling, pandemics, the United Nations and New Zealand, the treatment of women, human rights, social justice, social action, the law, crime and local issues. Views, values and perspectives are a key focus of this course.


Due to the use of Unit Standards in this course it may be more suited to students who find traditional achievement standards, and more traditional subjects, difficult.   It is a great course for students who may not yet have gained NCEA Level 1.


Fieldwork includes: A study of Wellington Sculpture in its physical environment, and the World of Waste Tour. Costs TBC

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is fully internally assessed and is aimed at students who may struggle in some Level 2 courses. It is taught at a slower pace and assessments are structured with students' capabilities in mind.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1 x Display Book (20 page), 1 x Clever Kiwi Activity Scrapbook (or similar size 240 x 340mm),
Field trips: approx. $20 tbc

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 8545 v6
NZQA Info

Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10337 v6
NZQA Info

Describe the legal rights and personal responsibilities of secondary school students


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2

U.S. 12359 v6
NZQA Info

Describe household sustainability strategies


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27611 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate understanding of current events for journalism


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2

A.S. 90813 v3
NZQA Info

Education for Sustainability 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how different personal values have implications for a sustainable future


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91186 v2
NZQA Info

Art History 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of art works in relation to their physical environments


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
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