NCEA Level 1 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: A. Lees.
Te taiao consists of all things that make up the surrounding environment. This includes features such as rivers, mountains, people, buildings, and infrastructure. Te taiao can exist at different scales and can be located wherever we place ourselves. Students will demonstrate understanding of spatial distribution and natural processes in the te taiao. They will explore the te taiao using data and demonstrate an understanding of decision making in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In Geography, we attempt to consider geographic issues holistically.
Contents and Skills:
asking questions about te taiao
collecting data using relevant methods
visualising and analysing data using technology
thinking critically and conceptually to make meaning about te taiao
sharing understandings about te taiao
This subject leads to an approved University Entrance subject in Geography
There will be a field trip within the local environment..
Recommended Prior Learning
No entry requirements.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Pathway Tags
Urban/Regional Planner, Immigration Officer, Intelligence Officer, Construction and Infrastructure, Geospatial Specialist, Survey Technician, Surveyor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Geologist, Meteorologist, Travel Agent/Adviser, Historian, Retail Manager, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Translator, Archivist, Conservator, Curator, Librarian, Library Assistant, Author, Journalist, Elected Government Representative, Policy Analyst, Barrister, Judge, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Records Adviser, Retail and Personal Services, Town Planner, Teaching, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Film maker, Lawyer, Social Work,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.