L1 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
NCEA Level 1 Geography (1GEO)
Geography is a unique subject that develops students' ability to investigate and analyse their world. Students will develop a range of theoretical frameworks and practical skills that allow them to analyse primary data and secondary research.
The students who take this course should be curious about the world around them. Students will learn about local issues, perspectives, as well as global topics, geographic skills such as mapping, and important geographic concepts will be learned, and students will complete an individual research assessment. Assessments in this course will include internal assessments as well as an external examination. This course will have both a natural and cultural lens throughout the topics which cover both local contexts (South Kaipara deer cull) and global contexts (Tourism in Bhutan).
Geography is a hands-on subject where we engage in education outside the classroom and real world thinking.
Topics will be chosen on the needs and interests of the students.
Achievement Objectives:
1. Understand that natural and cultural environments have particular characteristics and how environments are shaped by processes that create spatial patterns.
2. Understand how people interact with natural and cultural environments and that this interaction has consequences.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Chromebook/Laptop
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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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
External
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IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.