11GEO

11 Geography (11GEO)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Sakura Smithers, Nadene Brouwer.

11 Geography

Geography is a unique subject that looks at current global and local issues now as well as problem solving. This course is a mix of human and natural based topics including chocolate production, extreme natural disasters, sustainable islands and much more. Future problem solvers this course is for you! 

Course Components

  • Learn how we respond to natural disasters
  • Learn about population patterns and the consequences for the future
  • Learn about sustainability and the environment
  • Examine local, regional and national issues
  • Study global patterns and trends
  • Includes a field trip and a research topic
  • Focus on Mātauranga Māori world views

Course Overview

Term 1
AS 91932, 1.1, Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of phenomena and it's impacts on place, 5 credits, internal.
We will be working towards our first assessment topic on a global pattern of earthquakes. We will be looking at differing patterns and thinking about the reasons of patterns globally before heading into our assessment starting later in Term One and will have two weeks to complete this.

Term 2
AS 91933 1.2 Explore and environment using data, internal, 5 credits, External
Due late June

Term 3
AS 91934, 1.3, Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape the environment, 5 credits, internal,
Due end of August

Term 4
AS 91935, 1.4, Demonstrate understanding of decision making in a response to a geographic challenge in the Pacific, 5 credits External
November exam

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 10 credits
Internal - 10 credits

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
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
A.S. 91935 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region


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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5