13GEO

13GEO - Geography NCEA Level 3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Carruthers, Miss G. Hyndman.

The overall aim of the NCEA Level 3 Geography course is to develop an understanding of the relationship between people and their environment. This course covers a variety of local, national and global topics, including the future of energy in Aotearoa New Zealand, research of an urban and rural stream in the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland area, and a global study on the distribution of coral reefs. Finally,  an external examination on tourism development in Rotorua and a resource based skills examination finish the year. This course actively encourages students to consider and discuss their own perspectives, and make educated judgements in evaluating the various issues within these topics. 


13 GEO is a literacy heavy course, where wider reading and proactive use of the Dilworth School Library is encouraged. Literacy skills, resource interpretation skills, and research skills will be taught and assessed in all topics of work.

 There is opportunity for students to gain University Entrance in this course, with 11 internal credits and 8 external credits. 


Topics:

  • Contemporary Issue: Future of energy in NZ

  • Global Study: Coral Reefs

  • Geographic Research: Rural vs Urban Water Quality

  • Cultural Process: Tourism Development in Rotorua


Other, eg. Field trips, Curriculum Enrichment

Students have two field trip opportunities in Year 13 Geography. There is a Research field trip to Oakley Creek and Mangatāwhiri River and an overnight trip to Rotorua to gain firsthand experience of the tourism industry in the region. 



Course Overview

Term 1
In term 1, the topic studied will be the future of energy production and consumption in Aotearoa New Zealand. This topic promotes understanding of the political landscape in New Zealand and acknowledgement of the various perspectives on this issue. The main skill this unit focusses on is the ability to critically analyse these perspectives and for the student to provide their own perspective. The assessment is a long written report with an annotated map.

Term 2
In term 2, the main focus is Geographic Research. Students plan and carry out research with consultation, taking responsibility for the data collection process themselves. This involves the consideration of urban and rural waterways, particularly Te Auaunga Oakley Creek and Mangatāwhiri River. This unit of work will be assessed with a 5 credit written report and data analysis. This unit involves a 1-day field trip to these rivers. The term finishes with a study of the global pattern of Coral Reefs, with consideration of the factors and processes that contribute to their distribution. The written report that assesses this topic also involves consideration of the impact of Coral Reef distribution on people.

Term 3
In term 3, the focus shifts solely to external examination topics. Students will consider the development of tourism in Rotorua. This focuses on changes in space and over time that have contributed to Rotorua being one of New Zealand's premier tourist destinations. Skills include mapping, and an analysis of impacts and perspectives regarding the tourism development process. There will be a 4 credit external examination on this topic. Students will also prepare for their second external examination, where they have to select and apply geographic skills and concepts to a set of resources.

Term 4
The focus in term 4 is preparation and revision for the external examination.

Recommended Prior Learning

There is no recommended prior learning for 13 GEO, however, good results in a literacy rich subject at Year 12 such as English or another Social Science course such as History or Religious Studies is advisable.

Pathway

Scholarship Geography
Scholarship: There is the opportunity to sit Scholarship Geography for students who show evidence of strong writing, research and analytical skills. The decision to partake in this examination is made in conjunction with your teacher and at the discretion of the HoLA.

Course Skills

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: 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. 91427 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
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.

Disclaimer

Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.