1GEO

Level 1 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Brown.

Geography remains a dynamic and relevant subject as people comes to terms with the changes within our planet and how this impacts lives now and in the future. Students study how different resources are managed and evaluate sustainable solutions. The class will investigate the development of different world cities and how living in these cities has an impact on people. In addition, students study how volcanic processes create our maunga (Taranaki) and how natural and cultural process interact to have an impact on the sustainability of our awa (rivers) in the region. Finally, students will be able to explore different current case studies (inlcuding coral reefs and climate change) on how Geography is in the news and relevant for their future careers and ultimately, the future of our planet.

Geography helps support a variety of careers from Science to Humanities including earth science, marine biology, environment studies, international studies, cultural/indigenous studies, law, business and commerce, tourism and urban planning and design. 


Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

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
3
3
3
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
3
3
3
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
4
4
4
4
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
4
4
4
4
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