11GEO

Level 1 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Bossenger.

Geography is the study of the environment around us.  We look at aspects of physical, human and environmental geography, developing an understanding of the interactions that occur between the cultural and natural environment. 

We will be learning about:

  • Spatial distribution of features in the environment - we study a variety of global patterns and why things are located where they are -  specifically focusing on the global distribution of tropical rainforests
  • Research -  conduct a field trip where research and data collection will occur in the field.  We will be studying water quality from source to the river mouth -  specifically starting off at the beautiful Putararu Blue Springs, following the river down to the town of Te Aroha testing water quality at sites along the way.
  • We will be improving students' breadth of knowledge of the natural processes that are necessary for natural hazards to occur  -  we will be looking at earthquakes, volcanoes, tropical cyclones, tsunamis, and flooding, looking specifically at case studies from around the world and New Zealand.
  • We will also be learning about perspectives and how they influence planning and decision-making that is carried out in New Zealand and the world.  We will be studying a variety of geographic issues around the concept of resources, specifically looking at hydro in Egypt with the Aswan Dam, and here in New Zealand with the Waikato River.  We will also look at the conflict around wind farms and Coal in NZ and overseas, as well as the Nuclear energy debate.  We also plan to look at recycling, specifically the impact of plastics in our oceans, and the perspectives around managing that issue.

We plan for the Level 1 course to be a comprehensive introduction to a range of geographic ideas so that students will have a broad understanding of geographic topics and issues by the end of the year.

To see what Level 1 students have done this year follow us on instagram@sjcgeography

Course Overview

Term 1

A.S. 91932 v2 Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of phenomena and its impacts within te taiao - Internal
A.S. 91933 v2 Geography 1.2 - Explore te taiao using data- Internal


Term 2
A.S. 91934 v2 Geography 1.3 - Describe understanding of how natural processes operate within te taiao

Term 3

A.S. 91935 v2 Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of geographic decision-making in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific

Term 4
A.S. 91934 v2 Geography 1.3 - Describe understanding of how natural processes operate within te taiao - External
A.S. 91935 v2 Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of geographic decision-making in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific - External

Recommended Prior Learning

Results from Year 10 will used to assess capability for external assessment

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2B8 exercise book, Blue or Black pens, Ruler, Highlighters.
Pencils, Colouring pencils.
There will be costs involved with the fieldtrip to Putararu Blue Springs, and potentially a second fieldtrip around the Waikato looking at differing forms of energy sources (Karapiro hydro electric, Raglan wind farm, Huntly Coal).

Pathway

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: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

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