Level One Geography
Level
NCEA Level 1 with Achievement Standards
Entry Requirement
Open
Cost
Approx $30 costs for local field trips.
Course Outline
- On Shakey ground - How earthquakes in the South Island impact people and the environment.
- Destination Dunedin - Explore theDunedin urban environment to determine Ōtepoti's sucesses and failures.
- Problems in the Pasific - Explore how people respond to natural and social challenges in the Pacific region.
Assessment
Internals
AS 91932 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of phenomena within an environment – 5 credits
AS 91933 - Explore an environment using data - 5 Credits
Externals
AS 91935 - Demonstrate understanding of decision making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region - 5 Credits
OR
AS91934 - Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape an environment.
Where Does It Lead
Further study at Universities or Polytechnics.
Career opportunities in - Local Councils or Planning Departments, Central Government policy writing, Agriculture (Forestry, Mining, Farming), Conservation, Teaching, Geology, Climatology, Archaeology, Meteorology, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality, Adventure and Outdoor pursuits.