NCEA Level 1 Geography 101
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Whaea E. Stanbridge
Geography 101
“Geography is the subject that holds the key to our future.” - Michael Palin.
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. It is about understanding the processes of the world around us, to help us make sense of our ever-changing natural and cultural environments. There are practical fieldwork and skills components to the subject.
This Level 1 course is designed as an introduction to the study of Geography. We learn about different aspects of the natural and cultural world, including extreme natural event processes, contemporary geographic issues, geographic research, and the global nature of today's world. The course is varied and interesting, with an emphasis on gaining the skills integral to Geography. There is a practical component, including a field trip to support one of the internal standards.
Course Overview
Term 1
Global Geographic Patterns
All About Chocolate: The Global Distribution of Cocoa Production and Chocolate Consumption.
Achievement Standard 1.7, internal assessment, 3 credits.
Term 2
Contemporary Geographic Issue
Socio-economic Processes in our Country: The State of Child Poverty in New Zealand
Achievement Standard 1.6, internal assessment, 3 credits.
Conducting Geographic Research
Understanding the Local Environment: Microclimates Operating in our Neighbourhoods
Achievement Standard 1.5, internal assessment, 4 credits.
Term 3
Geographic Skills
The Language of Geography: Applying Geographic Skills
Achievement Standard 1.4, external assessment, 4 credits.
Natural Processes
Extreme Natural Events: Natural Processes, Impacts and Strategies for Preparedness and Prevention
Achievement Standard 1.1, external assessment, 4 credits.
Term 4
Preparation and revision for external assessments, practice examinations, and study leave.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There may be one-day field trips as part of this course. There is a possible data gathering trip Term 3. The cost of this trip is around $20 to cover travel costs.
It is also expected that you purchase the Skills workbook costs approximately $20. A ruler and colouring pencils are recommended alongside stationery outlined in the published stationery list.
Pathway
Geography graduates work in a wide range of roles that have a focus on the environment or society using skills such as planning and research. Students with a focus on human geography may work as community liaison officers, volunteer coordinators, development officers, refugee support coordinators, advocates, immigration advisers, logistics coordinators, data or statistical analysts, emergency management officers or programme coordinators.
Physical geography students may work in these areas as well as in more scientific, technical or analytical roles such as environmental specialists, cartographers, supply chain analysts, compliance officers, land advisers, resource consent planners, transport analysts, urban planners or modelling or statistical analysts.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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NZQA Info
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