11GEO

L1 Geography

Course Description

Geography is the study of people and their interaction with the natural and cultural environment. It Impacts on your everyday life in terms of interaction, perceptions and viewpoints, and values and beliefs. The concepts and basic skills taught in the Geography syllabus can be applied to a wide range of career options, academic disciplines and lifelong learning and education. 

The topics and themes covered in this course are: Extreme Natural Events, Earthquakes in New Zealand (Christchurch) and Volcanoes (Pacific Ring of Fire or any global occurrence), Population Concepts (Population New Zealand and Monsoon Asia - China and India), Geographic topic at a global scale (a global pandemic or earthquakes), a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue (a current issue affecting the Franklin district and/or the North Island) and sustainable use of the environment (will focus on mining and dairy industries in New Zealand).

Field Trip: Martha Mine, Waihi

Pathway

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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91932 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91933 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91934 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape an environment
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91935 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5

Disclaimer

All internal/external credits may change without notice.
Any required costs and/or equipment may change without notice.