13 Geography 1
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.
- Coral reefs and their social/economic significance.
- Contemporary geographic issues such as human trafficking or climate change.
- Tourism development in Hawaii.
- Applying geographic skills such as mapping and statistical skills.
Prerequisites
Must have NCEA literacy co requisite AND
At least 14 credits in Level 2 Geography (12GE1) including ‘Achieved’ or better in two externally assessed achievement standards
Students can pick up Level 3 Geography without having studied Level 2 Geography but this will require HoD approval.
OR HoD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*13GE1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $25 (Field Trip cost)
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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
NZQA Info
Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
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Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
Assessments:
Term: 2020-06-21, Week: 2020-06-21
NZQA Info
Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
Assessments:
Term: 2020-06-21, Week: 2020-06-21
NZQA Info
Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Assessments:
Term: 2020-06-21, Week: 2020-06-21
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.
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