2SUS

2 Sustainability

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Sustainability is the study of making sure our resources and cultural practices are secure and protected as the world continues to change. We will be learning about current local issues in sustainability such as urban planning, zero waste and taking action in and around our school/community to solve challenges.                   

We aim to work alongside community partners, to help design solutions for a more sustainable future. A key theme is showing kaitiakitanga of the cultural and ecological heritage of our local landmarks - our moana (Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa - Manukau Harbour) and our maunga (Māngere Mountain - Te Pane o Mataoho).                                                                                                           

Trips: There is most likely a 3 day trip to Mt. Ruapehu (Tongariro) in Term 2. Student contribution will be approximately $50 (trip to be confirmed).

       


    How did Tangata Moana and Tangata Whenua navigate and look after our land?

       

The Marshall Islands are very vulnerable and at risk:

                                                  


       


    

Course Overview

Term 1
In Term 1, we have a look at climate change in our own region, The Marshall Islands. Why are our islands so at risk? What can we do in Aotearoa to help the situation?

Term 2
In Term 2, we will do our Action project. This will see us take tangible action (real actions) at Mangere College or in our community to solve the challenges we see.

Term 3
In Term 3 we look at how small actions we take (like buying a chocolate bar) have huge impacts to people overseas! Did you know most of New Zealand's cocoa (chocolate) comes from Ghana, in West Africa? The decisions we make, impact their lives.

Term 4
In Term 4 we will finish off our Year 12 course by examining sustainable threads (this is a block of time to do your own inquiry and learning) Credits may come from Pacific Studies, Media Studies, Geography and/or History.

Recommended Prior Learning

Minimum of 6 credits in a L1 Social Sciences or Science course or with HOD approval.

                                               


       


    

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Trips: There maybe an overnight a trip in 2023. Student contribution will be approximately $50 (trip to be confirmed).

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 17166 v5
NZQA Info
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific change and development with guidance
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90810 v3
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 2.1 - Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes to a sustainable future
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90811 v3
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 2.2 - Explain how human activity in a biophysical environment has consequences for a sustainable future
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 91247 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0