Level 3 Geography
13GEO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs A. Bossenger.
Recommended Prior Learning12 credits in NCEA Level 2 Geography and attendance at the external, or 12 Level 2 credits in another Social Science subject, or English, or approval from the TiC.
Geography is the study of the environment around us. We look at aspects of physical, human, and environmental geography, developing an advanced understanding of the interactions that occur between the cultural and natural environments.
Students have a choice in Term 1, what the majority of the class goes with is what will be covered, they can either:
Develop an understanding of the planning and decision-making processes required for an event to occur, specifically Crankworx in Rotorua. They will attend a one-day trip where the organizers will talk through the event with them and they attend the event in action.
Students will also be studying tourism processes in Rotorua which will involve a two-day field trip in Term 2 experiencing the tourism industry and looking at the future sustainability of tourism in Rotorua. They will be required to conduct geographic research, looking at the practices and perceptions within the tourism industry of the sustainability of their operations.
They will be introduced to using ARCGIS software, this software is used globally in a range of industries, and they will be required to develop manipulations to solve a problem.
Students will also be required to further develop their understanding of how differing perspectives can influence Contemporary Geographic Issues.
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Course Overview
Term 1
A.S. 91429 v2 Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
Ongoing throughout the year. Students develop their geographic skills, graphing, mapping, and resource interpretation in a given context.
A.S. 91433 v2 Geography 3.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with consultation, to solve a geographic problem
The topic is student choice. From one year to the next students can look at a variety of options using the software that is internationally used to solve a geographic problem.
A.S. 91428 v2 Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective
Crankworx - involves a one-day field trip to attend the event and talk from the organisers
Term 2
A.S. 91429 v2 Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
Ongoing throughout the year. Students develop their geographic skills, graphing, mapping, and resource interpretation in a given context.
A.S. 91431 v2 Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
Should we be selling NZs water? Students are to come to a decision after looking at differing perspectives as to whether we should be selling off NZs water rights.
A.S. 91430 v2 Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
Depending on student choice either - How sustainable are the practices of NZs Tourism industry? Or Causes of differences in coastal environments.
Term 3
A.S. 91429 v2 Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
Ongoing throughout the year. Students develop their geographic skills, graphing, mapping, and resource interpretation in a given context.
A.S. 91427 v2 Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
Cultural process of Tourism development in Rotorua. Develop an understanding of how the tourism process operates and has changed over time in Rotorua.
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
Ongoing throughout the year. Students develop their geographic skills, graphing, mapping, and resource interpretation in a given context.
A.S. 91427 v2 Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
Cultural process of Tourism development in Rotorua. Develop an understanding of how the tourism process operates and has changed over time in Rotorua.
Detailed Course Outline Career Pathways
Event Manager, Financial Adviser, Forest Manager, Conservator, Ranger, Forestry Scientist, Fencer, Mining Engineer, Auditor, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Meteorologist, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Fishery Officer, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$35 for two Workbooks
$20 for one day field trip to Crankworx.
Approximately $190 for an overnight field trip to Rotorua
2B8 exercise book, Blue or Black pens, Ruler, Highlighters.
Pencils, protractor, Colouring pencils.