HOD: Ms A Barcz
Geography is much more than just knowing the locations of people, places and things. It is a dynamic science that
seeks to find out and explain how places and people influence each other. Geography brings students closer to and
makes them more aware of the world around us. It encourages them to see beyond the accepted norms of their
daily lives and to become objective, independent, analytical and critical thinkers. Geographers ask questions such
as: What is this? Why is it here? How does this impact or change the way people live?
Level 1 Geography 11GEO
| Number |
Name of standard | Literacy/Numeracy | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS91007 | Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural event(s) | L | 4 | External |
| AS91008 | Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts | L | 4 | External |
| AS91009 | Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment | L | 3 | Internal |
| AS91010 | Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment | L | 4 | External |
| AS91011 | Conduct geographic research, with direction | L | 4 | Internal |
| AS91012 | Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue | L |
3 | Internal |
| AS91013 | Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale | L | 3 | Internal |
You will learn to:
• describe the processes involved in earthquakes and the impact that such events have on people
• describe how world populations have changed and continue to do so, as well as the impact this has on the places people live
• describe how humans use natural resources and how this can be done in a sustainable way
• describe a current geographic issue, such as the development of power turbines in the Kaipara Harbour, and evaluate the ways in which it can be managed
• research and present a geographic investigation at a local scale
• apply a range of geographic skills and ideas, such as mapping, photo interpretation and graph construction to different settings
Course cost: $25 for texts and approximately $50 for field work
Level 2 Geography (12GEO)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS2.1 | Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment | 4 | External |
| AS2.3 | Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development | 4 | External |
| AS2.4 | Apply concepts and geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment | 4 | External |
| AS2.5 | Conduct geographic research with guidance | 5 | Internal |
| AS2.6 | Explain aspects of a contemporary geographic issue | 3 | Internal |
| AS2.7 | Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale | 3 | Internal |
You will learn to:
• explain how natural landscapes such as the Amazon Rainforest have been formed and the changing way in which humans have used its resources over time
• analyse the ideas behind and the progress of the Millennium Development Goals
• explain the economic, social and political causes of disparities in economic development in a country like Tanzania
• apply a range of geographic skills and ideas, such as mapping, photo interpretation and graph construction to different settings
• conduct and present a geographic investigation based in the Waitakere Ranges
• explain a current geographic issue, such as flooding in Northland, and evaluate the ways in which it can be managed
• explain the global pattern of HIV/AIDS, the process that lead to these patterns and how the issue is significant to different groups of people
Course cost: approximately $25 for texts and $50 for the field trip to the Waitakere Ranges
Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may be some minor changes to this course in 2012.
Level 3 Geography (13GEO)
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90701 | Analyse natural processes in the context of a geographic environment | 4 | External |
| AS90702 | Analyse a cultural process | 6 | External |
| AS90703 | Explain the contribution of geography to planning and decisionmaking | 3 | Internal |
| AS90704 | Select and apply skills and ideas in a geographic context | 4 | External |
| AS90705 | Carry out and present geographic research with consultation | 3 | Internal |
| AS90706 | Analyse a contemporary geographic issue and evaluate courses of action | 3 | Internal |
| AS90707 | Analyse a geographic topic at a global scale | 3 | Internal |
You will learn to:
• analyse how processes such as wave erosion and longshore drift operate and interact in coastal environments,
with a focus on Muriwai Beach
• analyse how people try to manage the issue of coastal erosion at Muriwai Beach
• analyse how tourism development and its impacts have changed over time, with a focus on the Gold Coast and Rotorua
• apply a range of geographic skills and ideas, such as mapping, photo interpretation and graph construction to different settings
• conduct and present a geographic investigation on a geographic topic of your choice
• analyse how the planning and decision-making processes work and the important role that geography plays in making them successful
Prerequisites: Students who have studied Geography at level 2 must have gained 14 credits to continue into level 3
Geography. Students can choose level 3 Geography if they have not previously studied Geography. In order to meet entry
criteria they must have gained 14 credits, in English, Classical Studies or History at level 2.
Course cost: $25 for texts and approximately $300 for field work at Muriwai Beach and Rotorua.