1GEO

1 Geography

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mr R. McBrearty.

Welcome to the the fascinating world of Geography, where you will investigate a range of interesting and relevant topics both locally and globally.


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • The science of tectonic plates

  • The natural and cultural environment of Canterbury - mountains, rivers, wetlands and their impacts for people

  • Global research into population, fertility rates and sea level rise

  • Research and analysis skills.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - you will need to learn to write succinctly like a geographer, display research skills and be interested in the world around you. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - this course will lead nicely into level 2 Geography. Further opportunities include geography, geology, sociology, political science, environmental work, urban and natural development, and management 

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Possible Overnight Field Trip opportunity to deepen and reinforce learning at an approximate cost of between $100 to $150 covering travel expenses and entry fee.
* to be confirmed during the course depending on available events and added to statements as they occur.

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
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

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.