Level 3 Geography Internal
13GEOI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs A. Bossenger.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents to be eligible for this course need to have gained Level 2, with some RE credits, or a conversation with 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. This course is a University approved course, that is designed for those students wanting approved subjects but struggle more with externals. Students are given more time to complete internals, they will still be doing the Skills external so they can get subject endorsement.
Students will be looking at the planning required behind an event, specifically Crankworx - this involves a day field trip in Term 1, having a talk from the Crankworx organisers, and attending the event.
Students will also be further developing their application of GIS skills using ARCGIS software, this software is used globally in a range of industries. They will also be required to further develop their understanding of how differing perspectives can influence Contemporary Geographic Issues.
In Term 2 Students will be participating in a two day fieldtrip to Rotorua where they will be conducting geographic research looking at the sustainability of the tourism industry in Rotorua.
If the TiC feels you should be doing the external course, not the internal then you may be moved with a discussion.
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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
This topic is selected from student choice. 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, this involves a one day field trip to watch the event and a talk with 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. 91430 v2 Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
How sustainable are the practices of NZs Tourism industry?
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. 91430 v2 Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
Sustainability of Tourism practices in Rotorua, this includes a two-day field trip to conduct the research.
A.S. 91431 v2 Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
Should NZ water be sold? 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.
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.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$20 for one day field trip to Crankworx. Approximately $200 for an overnight field trip to Rotorua
2B8 exercise book, Blue or Black pens, Ruler, Highlighters, Refill, Clearfile.
Pencils, protractor, Colouring pencils.