Level 3 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Purdie.
Course theme: managing global issues. Students will study the complex nature of present environmental challenges and possible solutions. These may include: the effects of human activities on different environments; cultural processes (tourism); natural processes within a coastal environment with field research; global issues such as human trafficking and conflict diamonds; geographic skills; spatial analysis using GIS.
This course will include a significant, multi-day field trip based on the curriculum and linked to the coastal processes and research topics.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Donations may be requested to help cover student costs for overnight trips associated with the course.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment
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Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
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Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
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Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
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Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
* These standards contribute to the 14 credits required for UE approval.