13GE2

13 Geography 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Matthew Haines.

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it. They also examine how human culture interacts with the natural environment and the way that locations and places can have an impact on people. Geography seeks to understand where things are found, why they are there, and how they develop and change over time.

Topics include:

  • Conducting geographic research in a coastal environment - this includes collecting, presenting and analysing data.
  • Analysing the planning of an event and its impacts - Rhythm and Vines.
  • Coral reefs and their social/economic significance.
  • Contemporary geographic issues such as human trafficking or climate change.
  • Applying geographic skills such as mapping and statistical skills.

Prerequisites

For students who do not qualify for entry into L3 Geography (13GE1) or L3 History (13HI1)

Must have NCEA literacy co-requisite
AND have at least 12 credits from 12SS3

OR at least 9 credits from L2 History (12HI1) OR Geography (12GE1) OR English (12ENE/12EN1) and HoF approval

OR HoF approval.

 


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*13GE2* - Supplementary costs: Approx $25 (field trip)

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: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91428 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91429 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91430 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91431 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91432 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 13
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.