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
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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
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Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data
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Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape an environment
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Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region
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Geophysicist, Mining Engineer, Meteorologist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Marine Biologist, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Emergency Management Officer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Heavy Truck Driver, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Firefighter, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Health and Safety Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Nursery Grower/Worker, Electrical Engineering Technician, Agricultural Technician, Arborist, Building and Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Trainer, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Landscaper,
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.