Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 3 Geography

L3GEOG
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Creed.

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.

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).

Faculties:

Social Science


Career Pathways

Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Meteorologist, Environmental Scientist, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Emergency Management Officer, Geologist, Agricultural Technician, Building Surveyor, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Heavy Truck Driver, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Building and Construction Manager, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Civil Engineer, Mining Engineer, Trainer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Electrical Engineering Technician, Environmental Engineer, Firefighter, Ranger, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Geophysicist, Health and Safety Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Nursery Grower/Worker


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Field trip – Kaikoura Coastal Processes.










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.