L3GEOG

Level 3 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Creed.

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. 

There is a mix of four internally assessed topics and one external assessment (with a possible option of a second external). 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 but wishes to take L3 Geography, they will need Mr Creed's approval. If the student did not take Level 2 Geography but wishes to take Level 3 Geography they need to get approval from Mr Creed.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Field trip – Kaikoura Coastal Processes.

Pathway

Geography is a course that bridges the gap between science and human activities that use the world around us. It is helpful in careers such as town planning, meteorology, geo-scientist, event planning, surveying, parks ranger, pilot, conservator, resource manager, teacher, forester, etc.

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91427 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91428 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91430 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91431 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91432 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 13
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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 2024, 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.