Level 3 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Meade.
Geography is the study of Earth's landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live. Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences (human geography) with the natural sciences (physical geography). Units of learning in Year 13 include:
- Skills
- Contemporary Geographic Issue - State Highway 2 Median Barriers
- Geographic Research - How Sustainable is Rotorua Tourism?
- Significant Contemporary Event - Beach Hop
- Global Study - Coral Reefs
Recommended Prior Learning
TIC and/or HoF discretion
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Fieldwork costs.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
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Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective
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Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
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Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
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Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Students taking this course are eligible to be awarded this subject as part of the requirement for 14 credits in three University Entrance approved subjects.
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant,
Disclaimer
Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.