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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
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Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective
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Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
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Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
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Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
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SCHL - Geography
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.