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 CreditsExternal - 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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
NZQA Info
Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data
NZQA Info
Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape an environment
NZQA Info
Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region