Level 1 Geography
Course Description
Level One Geography
Geography 100 is an academic subject designed to provide students with an understanding of human and physical geography topics, both within New Zealand and globally. The physical geography topics include sustainability, plate tectonics, earthquakes and coastal processes. Human geography topics include learning about where we build our cities and why we build there, the lasting impacts of these choices, and the ways in which we manage these impacts.
Students will use geographic skills to investigate environments, complete geographic research about the use of an environment, and look at a contemporary New Zealand issue. Geography 100 will develop research, essay writing and field work skills in students.
General Information:
The internal assessments for this course will be undertaken both in class and in the students' own time. Reliable access to the internet, while not essential, is recommended. Students are encouraged to use the public library in their own time to access digital information as well as make use of the very many resources available.
A good grasp of English as a language is helpful as there are aspects of the course that can be quite text heavy. Reading and writing are an unavoidable aspect of Geography, and students are encouraged to read widely in their own time to support their study.
This course has a substantial and compulsory field trip component. Field trips are essential support for assessments in Geography. All field trips will be free for students to attend.
Students will find it beneficial to take History 100 or Commerce 100 alongside Geography 100.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
NZQA Info
Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data
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
Disclaimer
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Meeting any course entry requirements
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.