11GEO

Year 11 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Parker.

Geography focuses on the relationship between people and the environments that they live in. This course is designed for students who wish to gain a good understanding of the world they live in and the challenges it faces.

 NCEA Level 1 Geography provides students with the broad, foundational knowledge needed to support specialisation at Levels 2 and 3. The Big Ideas in Geography are overarching ideas that cover geography teaching and learning. 

There are four big ideas that we study in Level 1: 

• Environments connect people and people connect to environments 

• Environments are shaped by natural processes 

• Knowledge involves the relationship between people and environments

 • Perspectives and power influence environments. 

There are now four new geography assessments in Level 1. These include two internal assessments and two external assessments. All the achievement standards are now worth 5 credits each. External standards are: Demonstrate understanding of natural processes within NZ and Demonstrate understanding of geographic decision-making in New Zealand or the Pacific. Internal standards examine: Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of Natural Hazards and its impacts within NZ, and requires students to explore environments using data.

 Total Credits: 20: 10 External, 10 Internal

  • Geography 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of phenomena and its impacts within te taiao [5 Credits, Internal]
  • Geography 1.2 – Explore te taiao using data [5 Credits, Internal]
  • Geography 1.3 – Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes operate within te taiao [5 Credits, External]
  • Geography 1.4 – Demonstrate understanding of geographic decision-making in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific [5 Credits, External]


This course will also involve a non- compulsory field trip to Mt Tarawera with an approximate cost of $50.00

 







Pathway

Assessment Information

TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE : 22 Credits
EXTERNAL CREDITS : 12 Credits
INTERNAL CREDITS : 10 credits

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91007 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural event(s)


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91008 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91009 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91010 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 1.4 - Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91011 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.5 - Conduct geographic research, with direction


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91013 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 1.7 - Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.