NCEA Level 3 Geography
Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge:
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In Genesis 1 we read about how God created the earth around us and how we are to manage the resources in this world for the benefit of everyone. In Geography, we study how people interact with this environment that God has provided for us
Geography gives students the skills and knowledge to better understand the world around them.To help students prepare for future challenges like climate change, over-population, resource depletion and achieving sustainable development, we study the following themes relating to people’s interaction with their environment. These include:
- Seas the Day (a study of coastal processes in the BOP and NZ)
- Here, There and Everywhere (an in-depth study of tourism development at a global level, and in a local setting Rotorua).
- Geographic Issues - Human Trafficking
Students will have the opportunity to carry out field work during field trips to Mount Maunganui and Rotorua as part of their studies.
Geography gives students the skills and knowledge to be better prepared for life after school. Geography provides a strong literacy and numeracy focus that provides a solid foundation for success in your studies after school. This is an approved subject for University Entrance and provides UE literacy credits.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Coastal Processes in the BOP
Geographic Issues (Human Trafficking)
Term 2
Geographic Topics at a Global Scale (Global Tourism)
Using Essential Geographic Skills
Term 3
Tourism Development (Rotorua)
Geographic Research in the field
Prior Learning
Prerequisite: 15 credits in Level 2 Geography or English or at the discretion of the HOD Geography.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Rotorua field trip (approx. cost $50 - $75); Skills workbook ($20).
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: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23
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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Volcanologist, City Planner, Journalist, Geologist, Ecologist, Teacher, Surveyor, Diplomat, Meterologist, Environmental Lawyer, Soil Scientist, Resource Consent Planner, Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Forestry, Demographer, Immigration Officer, Policy Analyst, Cartographer, Environmental Planner, Oceanographer, Hazard Management, Hydrologist, Government Services, Transport Developer, Tourism Consultant, Aid Worker,
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Disclaimer
Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.