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.
External
NZQA Info
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Pathway Tags
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