Level 3 Geography
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Henson, Mr S. Creed, Mr A. Collier.
Level 3 Geography is a course that offers a variety of both human and physical fields of Geographic study. At Level 3, there is a focus on the oceans and coasts of the world and the impacts of Tourism on our country.
The course offers the opportunity for students to visit locations, such as Kaikoura, as part of their studies. For those looking towards university study, Geography is an excellent choice as it provides much of the literacy component.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course covers:
Internal topics – Coastal Research - Kaikoura, Global Patterns, Contemporary Geographic Issues, Planning, Decision making, and Event Analysis.
An overnight field trip will take place to gather data for the research internal assessment.
External topics – Tourism Development in New Zealand and overseas, Advanced Geographic Skills and ideas (optional).
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have passed the Level 2 Geography external exam and achieved 11 credits in Level 2 Geography.
If the student did not achieve this or has not taken Geography before, but wishes to take L3 Geography, they will need approval from Mr Creed or Mr Henson.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B8
Device/Computer
Contribution towards field trips
Pathway
Geography is a course that bridges the gap between science and human activities in the world around us.
Assessment Information
Assessment will take the form of;A research project
A written report
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
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Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective
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Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
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Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
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Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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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.