EFS2 - Education for Sustainability

Level: NCEA 2	Type: Subject Choice	Duration: Full Year	Invitation Only: No
Assessment: Achievement Standard	Credits: up to 21	Endorsement: Yes
Leads To: Educational for Sustainability (NCEA 3)

This hands-on course will teach students about the impacts human behaviour has on the planet and critically evaluate what is being done by individuals, groups and world leaders. Using ideas of Kaitiakitanga and Manaakitanga students will gain a deeper appreciation and connection with the Whenua whilst learning the individual changes they can make for a sustainable future. Students will examine what local communities are doing and be actively involved in finding solutions to economic, environmental and social sustainability issues already present in their lives.

Available Standards:

Some or all of the following will be offered

Title	Description	Level	Credits	Assessment	U.E. Reading	U.E. Writing
90810	Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes to a sustainable future	2	6	Internal	Yes	No
90811	Explain how human activity in a biophysical environment has consequences for a sustainable future	2	4	Internal	Yes	No
90813	Demonstrate understanding of how different personal values have implications for a sustainable future	2	3	Internal	No	No
91734	Develop a collaborative response that promotes a sustainable future, in relation to a current issue	2	4	Internal	No	No
91733	Demonstrate understanding of initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future	2	4	External	Yes	No

Other courses in Social Studies:

• Social Studies (Year 9)
• Social Studies (Year 10)
• Educational for Sustainability (NCEA 3)

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(*) Last Reviewed: June 18, 2024

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