GEO21F

GEOGRAPHY 21F - Full Year

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms T. Sapwell, Mr C. Stoddart.

Geography is the study of the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and the taiao (environments). It is, simply, about the world in which we live. A geographer seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time. Ākonga learn to explain the relationships and connections between people and the taiao. Essentially the subject of geography is unique in bridging the social sciences (human geography) with the natural sciences (physical geography). This course covers several aspects of research based on the South Island high country, New Zealand climate patterns and global patterns. The course also involves interpreting resources to apply geographic concepts and skills and studying the impact of freedom camping in New Zealand.

Study and assessments include:

  1. Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment

  2. Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment

  3. Conduct geographic research with guidance

  4. Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue

  5. Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale

Future possibilities 

Geography continues into Year 13 as a Level 3 subject. Beyond that it can be studied at University as a Science or Arts subject. Geography graduates work across the private sector, including data mapping companies, power companies, global logistics and transport companies, public sector organisations, city and regional councils and science-based crown entities. Geography is an excellent general education subject suitable for most careers.


Recommended Prior Learning

Students with reasonable NCEA Level 1 grades including a minimum of 10 Literacy credits may study Geography at this level even if they have not studied it before. Students taking Geography for the first time must see the teacher in charge before being granted entry.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91240 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91243 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91244 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91245 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91246 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0