13GEO

Level 3 - Geography

Course Description

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.

This NCEA Level 3 geography course will develop:

  • An understanding of the natural and cultural processes (forces) that interact to create our dynamic world
  • An ability to think and write critically, creatively and independently
  • A wide range of practical, problem-solving and academic skills necessary in tertiary study and employment
  • An understanding of how people modify and use the environment (global and NZ bi-cultural) and develop an appreciation of the planning and decision making process in changing our natural and built environments

Field Trips

There are a number of compulsory field trips linked to achievement standards:

  • Rotorua to investigate the patterns and impacts of the process of tourism on this region
  • The Whiritoa field trip investigates the coastal processes involved in a maritime environment. In particular investigation focuses on the contrast between the northern and southern headland.

Topics Studied:

  • Coastal processes - Whiritoa 
  • The issue of the impact of Covid19 on tourism in Rotorua.
  • Sea level rise 
  • Cultural processes in Rotorua
  • Significant geographic event - Fieldays

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Specific Costs

$300 (approximately) - field trips

Pathway

The broad scope of geography provides a sound background for a wide variety of jobs. In particular geographers use their skills and knowledge, including clear topic links to UN Sustainability Goals that are pivotal to the 21st century workplace, in careers such as urban and regional planning, engineering, resource management, environmental planning, environmental and international law, diplomacy and the armed services. Knowledge of overseas places and societies is critical for tourism industries, diplomatic service, international development agencies, surveying, business and computer work (e.g. GIS). Some geographers find employment in universities, schools, libraries, publishing, or journalism.

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: 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. 91427 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 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
A.S. 93401 v21
NZQA Info

SCHL - Geography


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 0
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
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

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.