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13 Geography (13GEO)

13GEO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Sakura Smithers, Nadene Brouwer.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

10 credits in a Level 2 writing-rich subject



13 Geography

Geography is the study of people and land and the relationship between them. It is a unique subject that focuses on current issues today and how we can look at these issues from differing lenses. The course encourages students to look at evaluate the interaction people have on our land and future problem solving. The course is a mix of both natural and cultural studies and caters for students' interests. Come and join now!

Course Components

  • Includes a field trip and a research topic
  • Study large natural processes and how they have shaped the world
  • Research global topics such as piracy, plastics in our oceans, global politics and more
  • Study local issues local and national
  • Develop skills and understand broad concepts in Geography

Course Overview

Term 1
Students are going to learning about the topic of Human Trafficking as part of their Contemporary Geographic Issue assessment 3.6 worth 3 credits. They will be focusing on the issue, the differing perspectives on the issue and how people can solve the issue. It is important that students utilise all the information given on their teams module. This assessment will be conducted in Week 7 across two weeks. Students can then use this information towards another internal assessment 3.7 Understanding a global issue.

Term 2
Students are going to be learning about two differing topics Plastics in the Ocean and Research. We will be spending 5 weeks discussing both topics. Students will have a chance for the research assessment worth 5 credits to go on a field trip to collect information or can work individually around their local area.

Term 3
A.S. 91430 v2 Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation, 5 credits, 26 July
A.S. 91428 v2 Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective, 3 credits, 30 August

Term 4
A.S. 91429 v2 Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills, 4 credits, External examination in November

Learning Areas:

Social Science


Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External Optional - 8 credits
Internal - 14 credits

UE Approved
Scholarship Subject