11GEO

Year 11 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Reeve, Ms V. Johnston.

Geography is the study of how people interact with their environment. Geography helps us to interpret the world and how it changes over time. Students will explore 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 and helps to understand and explain the patterns and processes that create them. 

Students will investigate a variety of geographic issues affecting today’s environments and societies. They will explore spatial distributions and global patterns through a range of contexts. They will have the opportunity to conduct geographic research by collecting data in the field, processing the results, reaching conclusions and critically evaluating their research findings. 

The themes covered in Year 11, 12 and 13 are from local, national and global settings.


Topics include:

  • Geographic issues and decision-making: local, national and global
  • Geographic research: Data collection and analysis
  • Exploring spatial distributions and global patterns

Recommended Prior Learning

Open to all students

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91932 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91933 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91935 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5

Disclaimer

Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.