L1GEOG

Level 1 Geography

Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Henson, Mr S. Creed, Mr A. Collier, Mr C. Smith.

Geography focuses on the relationship between people and the environment.  This is a practical, real-life course, which can lead on to Levels 2 and 3 Geography and Tourism. It is also a subject that opens further careers beyond school as well as university study. 



Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course covers:

- Geographic Issues

- Geographic Research

- Recreation and its Environmental Impacts

- Global Geographic Issues

- Extreme Natural Events (Earthquakes)

- Geographic Skills

Recommended Prior Learning

This course has no prerequisites; open entry to all.

Year 10 half-year Geography would be beneficial, but is by no means essential. 


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1B8
Device/Computer
Contribution towards field trips

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Assessment will take the form of;
An independent research project
A written report
An overtime assessment completed in test conditions
A 3-hour end-of-year exam

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
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

Disclaimer

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  

Costs

The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.