11GEO

Level 1 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Coulthard.

Geography offers ākonga the opportunity to acquire a range of skills and knowledge which they can use in their everyday lives, no matter what level they begin their Geography studies. Being able to use geographical thinking and draw from the Geography kete will help ākonga to make informed, ethical, and responsible decisions about themselves, their communities, and their environment. Understanding of, and respect for, different perspectives is a vital and increasingly acknowledged skill across different pathways.

\Level 1 Geography includes:

2 internal assessments:

           The first is based around Volcanoes and the Alpine Fault (AF8)

           The second includes trips to the local beaches to consider the effects of costal erosion.

1 external assessment:

           For this assessment we gather an understanding of different environmental processes and consider the affects they have on the             land and on the people. This includes a trip to Franz Josef to look at the Glacier phenonomen, a variety of land formations and              discuss the impacts of flooding and earthquakes on the town.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Understanding our local taiao, followed by, it really is a changing world with many challenges – and how might climate change impact on these Biomes

Term 2
Geographic challenges and natural processes across te taiao .

Term 3
Changing populations across the globe and in te taiao lead to many geographic challenges – and how might climate change impact on populations across the globe.

Term 4
Geographic challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the Pacific.

Recommended Prior Learning

None

Stationery

YEAR 11 ESSENTIAL STATIONERY ITEMS
BIC Clic Green Retractable Ballpoint Pens Medium Tip $0.69
Vinyl Eraser Large 61x21mm $0.63
Glue Stick Large 40g $1.69
Plastic Ruler 30cm Clear $0.59
HB Pencil With Nameplate Assorted Colours $0.55
Metal Pencil Sharpener 1 Hole $0.95
Blue Retractable Ballpoint Pens $1.10
Black Retractable Ballpoint Pens $1.10
Red Retractable Ballpoint Pen $0.55
Coloured Pencils, Pack of 12 $3.99
Desk Style Highlighters Chisel Tip, Pack of 4 $4.59
14B8 LPA4 Loose Leaf Refill Pad 7mm Lined 50 Leaves $1.31
Casio FX82AU Plus II 2 Scientific Calculator Black $26.48
Flash Drive 16GB USB 3.0 $8.99
Key Ring Tag $1.50
Headphone / Ear Buds $11.49
TOTAL: $66.20

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ITEMS LISTED BELOW
Computer

Description Type Value
Non-Voluntary $
$0.00

Pathway

Geographers work in a wide range of fields, including:

urban and regional planning
land management
industrial location and marketing
environmental monitoring and resource management
community development at home and abroad.
They work as researchers, analysts, consultants, technologists, and planners.

Career Pathways

Subject Skills

Assessment Information

Assessment is a compilation of internal and external assessments. Internal assessments will be undertaken periodically through the year.
External examination will be held in Term 4

Credit Information

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

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5

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