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About the Planet Earth and Beyond
The planet earth and beyond strand is about the interconnecting systems and processes of the Earth, the other parts of the solar system, and the universe beyond. Students learn that Earth’s subsystems of geosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (life) are interdependent and that all are important. They come to appreciate that humans can affect this interdependence in both positive and negative ways.
Students also learn that Earth provides all the resources required to sustain life except energy from the Sun, and that, as humans, we act as guardians of these finite resources. This means knowing and understanding the numerous interactions of Earth’s four systems with the solar system. Students can then confront the issues facing our planet and make informed decisions about the protection and wise use of Earth’s resources.
(from the Ministry of Education site)
NASA astronaut Robert Behnken during an EVA on 14 February 2010. Image: NASA
NZ Curriculum - Planet Earth and beyond strand
Students will:
Earth systems
- Investigate and understand the spheres of the Earth system: geosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (life).
Interacting systems
- Investigate and understand that the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere are connected via a complex web of processes.
Astronomical systems
- Investigate and understand relationships between the Earth, Moon, Sun, solar system, and other systems in the universe.
Level 1 and 2 Achievement objectives Planet Earth and beyond
Level 3 Achievement objectives Planet Earth and beyond
Level 4 Achievement objectives Planet Earth and beyond
Level 5 Achievement objectives Planet Earth and beyond
Level 6 Achievement objectives Planet Earth and beyond
Level 7 Achievement objectives Planet Earth and beyond
Level 8 Achievement objectives Planet Earth and beyond