Hagley Community College

13 Geography (13GEO)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Sakura Smithers, Nadene Brouwer.

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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. There is an optional 4 day trip to Queenstown with a donation requirement of approximately $350. 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.

Term 2
Students are going to be learning about two differing topics Plastics in the Ocean 3.7 and Research 3.5. Students will first look at the issues surrounding plastics in the ocean, followed by where and what impacts plastics have on the environment.

Following this Students will have a chance to collect data for their research assessment worth 5 credits. Students can choose to go on a trip or to collect data from the local area.

Term 3
The last assessment will focus on 3.3 Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective. This year we will focus on an annual event in Christchurch. Students will collect information on the day-to-day process of an event as well as what happens once the event finishes. This is a good insight into the event industry.
The last few weeks will focus on developing our geographic skills and learn more about our local and global current events.

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