1GEO

1 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Tatafu.

Geography is the study of people, culture and the environment. 

In Level 1 Geography, we will study topics such as natural hazards like volcanoes (Māngere Mountain/Te Pane o Mataoho) as well as Polyfest and global issues such as COVID-19 and how this spread so fast around the world. 

Auckland is blessed to be home to many volcanoes, are they a risk to us?

The way we use the environment such as farming or housing can impact people around us:


Trips: There might be an overnight trip in 2024 (to be confirmed) if so, it will cost approximately $65.                                      


       


    

Course Overview

Term 1
In Term 1 we will be doing 'Geographic Research' looking at the value of Polyfest and what it brings to Auckland.

Term 2
In Term 2 we study 'Volcanic Formations' around Tāmaki Makaurau. There will be a day trip for this unit. We will also begin our 'Contemporary Issue'. This year we looked at all the new housing projects going up around Māngere College and the impact this has on us as a community. Next years topic may change.

Term 3
In Term 3 we take a look at what is happening globally that has an impact on us here in Aotearoa. This year we looked at COVID-19. We may change this topic for 2023.

Term 4
In Term 4 we study 'Extreme Natural Events'. Lately we have been looking at Tropical Cyclones and the impact they have on our Pacific whānau.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is open entry and there is no prerequisite. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Trips: There might be an overnight trip in 2024 (to be confirmed) if so, it will cost approximately $65.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

You will be offered up to 20 credits from the standards listed. You will discuss which are most appropriate for you with your teacher.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91932 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91933 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91934 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape an environment


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91935 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5