What to do
Note to teacher: This Internal Assessment Activity may be used unchanged, or can be adapted by the teacher, ensuring that all requirements of the Achievement Standard are still met. This textbox should be removed prior to sharing the activity with your students.
Note to teacher: This Internal Assessment Activity may be used unchanged, or can be adapted by the teacher, ensuring that all requirements of the Achievement Standard are still met. This textbox should be removed prior to sharing the activity with your students.
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua
Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead
You will demonstrate understanding of a human-induced change within the Earth system due to a human activity involving burning fossil fuels.
The burning of fossil fuels by humans causes change within the Earth system. Effect(s) of this human activity can be observed in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Pacific.
Report on:
- burning of fossil fuels and associated effect(s) related to the human activity, considerations could include:
- how long the effect will last
- changes to the atmosphere
- effect to any bodies of water
- science ideas behind the burning of fossil fuels and effect(s)
- scientific implications of current or continued burning of fossil fuels, which could include:
- how an effect within one sphere leads to effects in other spheres
- how widespread the effect(s) is
- how an effect can be significant for the Earth system in the long-term.
Consider the relevant sphere(s), ie, land (geosphere), water (hydrosphere), air (atmosphere), and living things (biosphere). You may wish to explore the way these spheres are understood or experienced in te ao Māori, as a holistic, interconnected system.
Use scientific evidence to support your report. Scientific evidence can be represented through diagrams, illustrations, data tables, and images to enhance the report. These should be appropriately referenced and referred to.
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua
Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead
You will demonstrate understanding of a human-induced change within the Earth system due to a human activity involving burning fossil fuels.
The burning of fossil fuels by humans causes change within the Earth system. Effect(s) of this human activity can be observed in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Pacific.
Report on:
- burning of fossil fuels and associated effect(s) related to the human activity, considerations could include:
- how long the effect will last
- changes to the atmosphere
- effect to any bodies of water
- science ideas behind the burning of fossil fuels and effect(s)
- scientific implications of current or continued burning of fossil fuels, which could include:
- how an effect within one sphere leads to effects in other spheres
- how widespread the effect(s) is
- how an effect can be significant for the Earth system in the long-term.
Consider the relevant sphere(s), ie, land (geosphere), water (hydrosphere), air (atmosphere), and living things (biosphere). You may wish to explore the way these spheres are understood or experienced in te ao Māori, as a holistic, interconnected system.
Use scientific evidence to support your report. Scientific evidence can be represented through diagrams, illustrations, data tables, and images to enhance the report. These should be appropriately referenced and referred to.
How to present your learning
You can present your work in any appropriate format. It is recommended that you choose one of the following options:
- a written article (up to 750-800 words) which may include diagrams or pictures
- a slideshow (up to 8-10 slides) that will include text, annotations, or a voiceover, alongside diagrams or pictures
- a digital or physical poster (up to 750-800 words) that may include detailed annotations alongside diagrams or pictures
- an oral presentation (up to 3-4 mins), which may be a video or voice recording, or presented in front of the kaiako or class
- a pre-recorded video of approximately 3-4 minutes (that incorporates diagrams and visual representations as appropriate).
You may work in a group to collect scientific evidence, but you must work individually on all other stages of this Assessment Activity. You may use any appropriate technology and resources.
You can present your work in any appropriate format. It is recommended that you choose one of the following options:
- a written article (up to 750-800 words) which may include diagrams or pictures
- a slideshow (up to 8-10 slides) that will include text, annotations, or a voiceover, alongside diagrams or pictures
- a digital or physical poster (up to 750-800 words) that may include detailed annotations alongside diagrams or pictures
- an oral presentation (up to 3-4 mins), which may be a video or voice recording, or presented in front of the kaiako or class
- a pre-recorded video of approximately 3-4 minutes (that incorporates diagrams and visual representations as appropriate).
You may work in a group to collect scientific evidence, but you must work individually on all other stages of this Assessment Activity. You may use any appropriate technology and resources.
Timeframe
Your assessment should take approximately four hours of class time to complete. You may also work on your assessment in your own time.
Your kaiako will provide details of the time you have, the checkpoints, and the submission date/time for the final assessment.
Time spent to research information is not included in the recommended timeframe. To prepare you for your assessment, checkpoints will be used (dates will be provided by your kaiako). Kaiako will check your progress on:
- gathering of information about your chosen human activity
- exploring the change in the Earth system
- exploring the effect(s) of the change
- developing your final submission.
Your assessment should take approximately four hours of class time to complete. You may also work on your assessment in your own time.
Your kaiako will provide details of the time you have, the checkpoints, and the submission date/time for the final assessment.
Time spent to research information is not included in the recommended timeframe. To prepare you for your assessment, checkpoints will be used (dates will be provided by your kaiako). Kaiako will check your progress on:
- gathering of information about your chosen human activity
- exploring the change in the Earth system
- exploring the effect(s) of the change
- developing your final submission.
Getting started
In this Assessment Activity, you will need to:
- choose a human activity that is directly or indirectly linked to the burning of fossil fuels
- explore how the burning of fossil fuels from this activity affects the Earth system.
- A possible effect(s) could include:
- global sea-level rise
- increased frequency and strength of storms
- salination of water supplies.
- A possible effect(s) could include:
- refer to the specific sphere(s) your chosen effect occurs in and affects. Remember, the spheres are:
- geosphere
- hydrosphere
- atmosphere
- biosphere.
- choose the format you wish to present your understanding. The formats listed in the Assessment Activity are recommended but not exclusive.
In this Assessment Activity, you will need to:
- choose a human activity that is directly or indirectly linked to the burning of fossil fuels
- explore how the burning of fossil fuels from this activity affects the Earth system.
- A possible effect(s) could include:
- global sea-level rise
- increased frequency and strength of storms
- salination of water supplies.
- A possible effect(s) could include:
- refer to the specific sphere(s) your chosen effect occurs in and affects. Remember, the spheres are:
- geosphere
- hydrosphere
- atmosphere
- biosphere.
- choose the format you wish to present your understanding. The formats listed in the Assessment Activity are recommended but not exclusive.
Student resources
Useful links:
- Oil and gas — Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- Natural gas — Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — Science Learning Hub
- Some properties of carbon dioxide — Science Learning Hub
- Carbon dioxide in the ocean — Science Learning Hub
- Burning fossil fuels — Science Learning Hub
- Tracking New Zealand’s use of fossil fuels and low-carbon energy | EECA
Useful links:
- Oil and gas — Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- Natural gas — Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — Science Learning Hub
- Some properties of carbon dioxide — Science Learning Hub
- Carbon dioxide in the ocean — Science Learning Hub
- Burning fossil fuels — Science Learning Hub
- Tracking New Zealand’s use of fossil fuels and low-carbon energy | EECA
What to do
Note to teacher: This Internal Assessment Activity may be used unchanged, or can be adapted by the teacher, ensuring that all requirements of the Achievement Standard are still met. This textbox should be removed prior to sharing the activity with your students.
Note to teacher: This Internal Assessment Activity may be used unchanged, or can be adapted by the teacher, ensuring that all requirements of the Achievement Standard are still met. This textbox should be removed prior to sharing the activity with your students.
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua
Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead
You will demonstrate understanding of a human-induced change within the Earth system due to a human activity involving burning fossil fuels.
The burning of fossil fuels by humans causes change within the Earth system. Effect(s) of this human activity can be observed in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Pacific.
Report on:
- burning of fossil fuels and associated effect(s) related to the human activity, considerations could include:
- how long the effect will last
- changes to the atmosphere
- effect to any bodies of water
- science ideas behind the burning of fossil fuels and effect(s)
- scientific implications of current or continued burning of fossil fuels, which could include:
- how an effect within one sphere leads to effects in other spheres
- how widespread the effect(s) is
- how an effect can be significant for the Earth system in the long-term.
Consider the relevant sphere(s), ie, land (geosphere), water (hydrosphere), air (atmosphere), and living things (biosphere). You may wish to explore the way these spheres are understood or experienced in te ao Māori, as a holistic, interconnected system.
Use scientific evidence to support your report. Scientific evidence can be represented through diagrams, illustrations, data tables, and images to enhance the report. These should be appropriately referenced and referred to.
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua
Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead
You will demonstrate understanding of a human-induced change within the Earth system due to a human activity involving burning fossil fuels.
The burning of fossil fuels by humans causes change within the Earth system. Effect(s) of this human activity can be observed in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Pacific.
Report on:
- burning of fossil fuels and associated effect(s) related to the human activity, considerations could include:
- how long the effect will last
- changes to the atmosphere
- effect to any bodies of water
- science ideas behind the burning of fossil fuels and effect(s)
- scientific implications of current or continued burning of fossil fuels, which could include:
- how an effect within one sphere leads to effects in other spheres
- how widespread the effect(s) is
- how an effect can be significant for the Earth system in the long-term.
Consider the relevant sphere(s), ie, land (geosphere), water (hydrosphere), air (atmosphere), and living things (biosphere). You may wish to explore the way these spheres are understood or experienced in te ao Māori, as a holistic, interconnected system.
Use scientific evidence to support your report. Scientific evidence can be represented through diagrams, illustrations, data tables, and images to enhance the report. These should be appropriately referenced and referred to.
How to present your learning
You can present your work in any appropriate format. It is recommended that you choose one of the following options:
- a written article (up to 750-800 words) which may include diagrams or pictures
- a slideshow (up to 8-10 slides) that will include text, annotations, or a voiceover, alongside diagrams or pictures
- a digital or physical poster (up to 750-800 words) that may include detailed annotations alongside diagrams or pictures
- an oral presentation (up to 3-4 mins), which may be a video or voice recording, or presented in front of the kaiako or class
- a pre-recorded video of approximately 3-4 minutes (that incorporates diagrams and visual representations as appropriate).
You may work in a group to collect scientific evidence, but you must work individually on all other stages of this Assessment Activity. You may use any appropriate technology and resources.
You can present your work in any appropriate format. It is recommended that you choose one of the following options:
- a written article (up to 750-800 words) which may include diagrams or pictures
- a slideshow (up to 8-10 slides) that will include text, annotations, or a voiceover, alongside diagrams or pictures
- a digital or physical poster (up to 750-800 words) that may include detailed annotations alongside diagrams or pictures
- an oral presentation (up to 3-4 mins), which may be a video or voice recording, or presented in front of the kaiako or class
- a pre-recorded video of approximately 3-4 minutes (that incorporates diagrams and visual representations as appropriate).
You may work in a group to collect scientific evidence, but you must work individually on all other stages of this Assessment Activity. You may use any appropriate technology and resources.
Timeframe
Your assessment should take approximately four hours of class time to complete. You may also work on your assessment in your own time.
Your kaiako will provide details of the time you have, the checkpoints, and the submission date/time for the final assessment.
Time spent to research information is not included in the recommended timeframe. To prepare you for your assessment, checkpoints will be used (dates will be provided by your kaiako). Kaiako will check your progress on:
- gathering of information about your chosen human activity
- exploring the change in the Earth system
- exploring the effect(s) of the change
- developing your final submission.
Your assessment should take approximately four hours of class time to complete. You may also work on your assessment in your own time.
Your kaiako will provide details of the time you have, the checkpoints, and the submission date/time for the final assessment.
Time spent to research information is not included in the recommended timeframe. To prepare you for your assessment, checkpoints will be used (dates will be provided by your kaiako). Kaiako will check your progress on:
- gathering of information about your chosen human activity
- exploring the change in the Earth system
- exploring the effect(s) of the change
- developing your final submission.
Getting started
In this Assessment Activity, you will need to:
- choose a human activity that is directly or indirectly linked to the burning of fossil fuels
- explore how the burning of fossil fuels from this activity affects the Earth system.
- A possible effect(s) could include:
- global sea-level rise
- increased frequency and strength of storms
- salination of water supplies.
- A possible effect(s) could include:
- refer to the specific sphere(s) your chosen effect occurs in and affects. Remember, the spheres are:
- geosphere
- hydrosphere
- atmosphere
- biosphere.
- choose the format you wish to present your understanding. The formats listed in the Assessment Activity are recommended but not exclusive.
In this Assessment Activity, you will need to:
- choose a human activity that is directly or indirectly linked to the burning of fossil fuels
- explore how the burning of fossil fuels from this activity affects the Earth system.
- A possible effect(s) could include:
- global sea-level rise
- increased frequency and strength of storms
- salination of water supplies.
- A possible effect(s) could include:
- refer to the specific sphere(s) your chosen effect occurs in and affects. Remember, the spheres are:
- geosphere
- hydrosphere
- atmosphere
- biosphere.
- choose the format you wish to present your understanding. The formats listed in the Assessment Activity are recommended but not exclusive.
Student resources
Useful links:
- Oil and gas — Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- Natural gas — Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — Science Learning Hub
- Some properties of carbon dioxide — Science Learning Hub
- Carbon dioxide in the ocean — Science Learning Hub
- Burning fossil fuels — Science Learning Hub
- Tracking New Zealand’s use of fossil fuels and low-carbon energy | EECA
Useful links:
- Oil and gas — Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- Natural gas — Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand
- Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere — Science Learning Hub
- Some properties of carbon dioxide — Science Learning Hub
- Carbon dioxide in the ocean — Science Learning Hub
- Burning fossil fuels — Science Learning Hub
- Tracking New Zealand’s use of fossil fuels and low-carbon energy | EECA