11GEO

Level 1 Geography

Course Description


Year 11 Geography consists of two external standards and two to three internal standards.  The curriculum is based on a balance between physical and human geography, with the year starting with learning skills and geographic concepts.

Geography is the study of the environment as the home of people. It seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time – past, present, and future.

It explores the relationships and connections between people and both natural and cultural environments.

Geography investigates the ways in which features are arranged on the earth’s surface. It describes and explains the patterns and processes that create them.

Students learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS), to obtain, present and analyse information. GIS is used to present all online National Geographic stories.

Year 11 Geography can cover Extreme events such as Earthquakes in New Zealand and Tsunami in Indonesia, Global Patterns such as the Spread of Covid 19, Sustainable Tourism focusing on Iceland, the Maldives and New Zealand and New Zealand Child Poverty.  These topics will vary from year to year and with student preference.

This programme includes a compulsory field trip to Kaikoura to study the extreme event of the Kaikoura Earthquake.  This cost will be approximately $350 - $400.  

Laptops are necessary for this programme.





Course Overview

Term 1
91010 Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment, we explore Antarctica to practise these this learning. Approx 8 weeks.

91012 Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue, 2019 was a focus on New Zealand Child Poverty. This takes approx 6 weeks and runs into term 2.

Term 2
91009 Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment. In 2019 we covered Sustainable Tourism and explored Tourism in Iceland, the Maldives and New Zealand's 100% Pure Campaign.







Term 3
91007 Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural event(s) External

91011 Conduct Geographic Research - this is a town planning unit, mapping and comparing Carterton and Greytown.

Term 4
Revision and exam leave.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Social Studies or Science

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Folder with dividers, Pad of lines paper, pens, pencils and Coloured pencils and rulers. A personal device (not a phone) is useful but not vital if students have access to school computers. Note that GIS, Geographic Information Systems is an online tool.

There will be field trips as part of the curriculum, students will require strong walking shoes to participate.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91007 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural event(s)
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91008 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 1.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91009 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91010 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 1.4 - Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91012 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 1.6 - Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91013 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 1.7 - Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91014 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 1.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with direction, to solve a geographic problem
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Pathway Possibilities

Career Paths for Geography Students Geotechnical • Geotechnical engineer • Geographical information systems (GIS) analyst / technician / operator / consultant • Applications specialist • Remote sensing scientist / analyst • Geospatial analyst • Hydrologeologist, hydrological analyst Environmental • Environmental scientist • Resource management planner, resource officer • Environmental and quality coordinator • Consents planner • Coastal / marine scientist • Climate consultant • Sustainable advisor • Air quality scientist Planning and risk management • Urban/ transport planner • Development planner • Natural hazards researcher / analyst • Project manager • Policy advisor • Recovery preparedness coordinator • QA analyst Human geography • NGO / aid agency practitioner • Diversity officer / human rights advocate • Community development officer • Geohealth analyst • Recruitment advisor • Public relations executive Research • Qualitative research executive • Social researcher • Research assistant • Research and development manager • Laboratory supervisor Data • Statistical analyst • Data collector / technician • Database administrator Education • University lecturer • School teacher Management • Director • Operations manager • Environmental manager, 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, Possible future careers: Urban/Environmental/Regional/Town Planner, Construction and Infr,