Level 1 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Mehta, Mr D. Griffiths.
Geography explores the land and the relationship that people have with it. To quote Gritzner, Geography asks “What Is Where, Why There, and Why Care?”
The subject focuses on Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Pacific region, so that ākonga can grow their relationship with their communities and environments, and explore knowledge systems and decision-making that matter to them. Ākonga will learn about how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is important in geography. This includes its values, and relevance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This course is dependent on a minimum number of students enrolling for 2025.
Course Overview
Term 1
Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
Students explore volcanoes and earthquakes to identify patterns in Aotearoa/New Zealand. A case study of Whakaari / White Island is central to the term's teaching.
Term 2
Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape an environment
Continuing on from their work in Term One, students will be able to explain how the natural environment of Aotearoa/ New Zealand has been impacted by Earthquakes and Volcanoes. This Assessment is will be completed at the start of Term Three and is Externally Marked.
Term 3
Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region
Students explore a case study of the development and use of land within an area of interest. The selection of the material will depend on the class' interest. Topics may include Spicer Landfill Extension, Auckland City Development or the development of Tourist Resorts in the Pacific Ocean.
Students will learn how to interpret graphs, statistics and data within this unit.
Term 4
Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region
Final preparations for the end of year External Exam using the content from Term Three.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
NZQA Info
Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape an environment
NZQA Info
Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region
Pathway Possibilities
Animator/Digital Artist, Air Force Officer, Archivist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artist, Artistic Director, Barrister, Minister of Religion, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Conservator, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Judge, Curator, Workplace Relations Adviser, Records Adviser, Secondary School Teacher,
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POLICY
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