Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Bossenger.
Recommended Prior LearningResults from Year 10 will used to assess capability for external assessment
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:
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
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
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).