13GEO

Year 13 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss E. Rattray.


Geography is the study of places as the home of people. To make sense of these places we ask: What is where? why there? why care? 

Year 13 Geography is designed to extend students' geographical thinking through the analysis of natural and cultural processes. Students will understand how people's diverse values and perceptions influence environmental, social and economic decisions across a range of contexts. Within the Year 13 programme students explore places and issues that reflect student interest.

Geographers think spatially. At Year 13 students apply this thinking by using maps, visual images and inquiry skills to show their understandings of the world around us. Fieldwork is an important part of Geography and students will attend a day trip to Omaha and Te Kohuroa - Matheson's Bay. 

This course is flexible enough to allow students to study Geography for the first time. 

Like all subjects in the Social Sciences Faculty, Geography equips students with knowledge and skills essential for navigating today's information-dense world. Students of Geography, History and Social Sciences are valued for their ability to engage with complex issues, understand perspectives and communicate compelling arguments. These subjects develop transferable skills in research, critical literacy and communication which are valuable in all future career pathways. 


Recommended Prior Learning

 At least 12 credits in Year 12 Geography, English or other language rich subject.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will attend a one-day curriculum field trip to Omaha and Matheson’s Bay.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91426 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91429 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91430 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91431 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91432 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 14
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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