L1GEOG01

Level 1 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Haggart.

Geography studies how humans interact with the Earth – it provides an understanding of people and places. Geography helps us understand our own lives in a global world and the vital issues we face such as natural disasters, climatic change, resource dependency, human rights and poverty eradication, and sustainability. 

In 2025 there are 2 optional field trip opportunities.

Topics Covered:

Understanding natural or cultural processes around the world e.g. earthquakes, global happiness, cyclones

Research methods and data collection to understand the geographic environment ( Optional Field)

Understanding geographic decision-making in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific

Sustainability  ( optional field trip)


Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

1x2B8 exercise book. Standard stationery requirements.
Field Trip costs TBC

Pathway

Course Skills

Assessment Information

Please note that the standard credit totals displayed below as well as the standard descriptions are subject to change before the start of 2024 due to the upcoming NCEA Level 1 changes.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

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
3
3
3
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
3
3
3
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
4
4
4
4
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

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.