3 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Rasmussen.
Geography is the study of how people interact with their environment. It seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time – past, present, and future.
Level 3 Geography builds on the concepts we explore at Level 1 & 2. There is a focus on social Geography through international examples and case studies in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Tourism development in Rotorua.
- The event planning and evaluation of Polyfest.
- A contemporary geographic issues that affect people and places.
- The global pattern of Palm Oil.
He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata - What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.
Trips: TBC, please see Mr. Ras
This is a Table A University Approved Subject and you will be offered at least 14 internal credits so you can use this as one of your UE subjects.
It was a very rainy day when we visited the Rotorua luge!
How did Tourism attractions change and adapt to different markets during COVID?
Course Overview
Term 1
In Term 1, we will be looking at how major events are planned and what processes need to be followed. This is a great unit if you are interested in Event Management or Planning.
Term 2
In Term 2, we conduct Geographic Research. This will either be in Auckland or Rotorua. What causes change over time? How can we as people be resilient and plan for this? This is a good unit to prepare you for university research.
Term 3
In Term 3 we look at issues and challenges on a global level. What is something that is currently happening that is a contentious issue? Last year we looked at Palm Oil, which is a product that is in most of our household items but is produced by destroying the environments of endangered animals. This is a good unit if you are interested in finding solutions to some of the bigger challenges facing the world.
Term 4
In Term 4 we look at the development of Tourism and how this has changed cultures and economies. Has Covid had an impact on people's jobs and livelihoods? This is a good unit if you are interested in tourism, economics, and responding to global challenges.
Recommended Prior Learning
We recommend at least 6 credits in 2HIS, 2GEO or 2SUS or a Science course or if you are unsure see the HOD.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Trips: to be confirmed, if we do an overnight trip for Tourism Development it will be to Rorurua with an approximate student contribution of $50.
Assessment Information
Please Note*Students may opt to take 91427: Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s) which is worth 4 credits (External). This is a decision based on an IEP (student choice and conversation). If you do this, you can get an Endorsement in Geography.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective
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Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
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Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
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Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
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Geography 3.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with consultation, to solve a geographic problem
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 17
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Possibilities
Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Anaesthetic Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Interpreter, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Translator, Library Assistant, Policy Analyst, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant,