Level 3 Geography

Geography studies the Earth’s features and related human activity – it explains 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, diminishing food supply, human rights and poverty eradication, environmental protection and sustainability. A field trip will embed foundational knowledge and support the learning of some topics.

Level 3 Geography standards have UE literacy credits in reading.  Getting UE Entry (14 credits) through internal assessments is possible.

Topics Covered in Level 3 Geography include:

• Issues of human trafficking

• The pattern of maritime piracy

• Sustainability of Tourism in Rotorua ( New for 2025 with Field Trip)

• Geographic problem-solving