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Level 1 Geography

100GEO
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Completed and achieved half the course in the following 3 subjects

Y10 English

Y10 Math

Y10 Science

Y10 Social Studies


Students who choose Level 1 Geography 5Ps will develop a wide understanding of the interactions between people and place. This year course is about trying to make sense of the complex real world – both natural and cultural.

This course complements many different subject and career choices. Of course, students can also later specialise in Geography itself and its various branches.

Geography is recognised as a useful qualification for a wide range of careers. Some of the hundreds of different jobs geographers are working include: Resource Planner, GIS Analyst, Conservation, Wildlife Management (DoC), Logistics & Transportation, Teaching & Education, Resource Management (Ministry of Environment, Climate and weather based careers (NIWA), Maori Research & Development (Ngai Tahu), Travel & Tourism, Airlines Flight & Crew Ground, Mining & Exploration, Diplomatic Service, Export & Trade etc.

Specific skills learned:  

Resource interpretation of maps, photographs, diagrams, cartoons, images, models, films, text and internet search.

Resource construction skills to create multiple forms of complex presentations which include visual, spatial and statistical combined.

Social skills in working with others and appreciating different values and perspectives.

Communication skills in presenting information as an essay, power point presentation, SOLO graphic organisers.


Course Overview

Semester 1
AS91009 1.3 Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment 3cr
AS91012 1.6 Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue 3cr
AS91013 1.7 Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale 3cr

Semester 2
AS91011 1.5 Conduct geographic research, with direction 4cr
AS 91007 1.1 Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural event(s) 4cr
AS91010 1.4 Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment 4cr

Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Level 2 Geography, Level 2 History, Level 2 Social Studies

Career Pathways

Building Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Marine Engineer, Ship's Master, 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, Interpreter, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Skills booklet $25
4 x coloured highlighters
Pencil/Pens/Coloured Pencils
Ruler/Eraser
1B5 Book
Clearfile
USB flash drive
Laptop (optional but highly recommended)


Disclaimer

Any information, costs or standards may change.