Whangaparaoa College
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
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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
NZQA Info
Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data
NZQA Info
Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.
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