Kaiapoi High School

Level 3 Geography

Course Description

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

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.

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 Murchison and the West Coast, as part of their studies. For those looking towards university study, Geography is an excellent choice as it provides much of the literacy component.

Geography is a course that bridges the gap between science and human activities in the world around us.

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 – Interacting Natural Processes operating in Aotearoa New Zealand (Coastal Environments), Advanced Geographic Skills and ideas (optional).

Faculties:

Social Science

Assessment Information

Assessment will take the form of;
A research project
A written report
A 3-hour end-of-year exam