Level 1 Geography
11GEO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Sharma
GEOGRAPHY – YEAR 11
NCEA LEVEL 1
CODE: 11GEO
The key studies in this course are Extreme Natural Events and Population studies. The study of the sustainability of natural resource use and understanding geographic issues are also carried out in class. Directed research and mastery of basic geographic skills are also part of the course. The skills and knowledge learnt at this level will assist students at Level 2.
Pathway
Level 2 Classical Studies, Level 2 Geography
Entry RequirementsAchieve at a minimum of Level 5 of the curriculum in all aspects of the end-of-year Year 10 Social Studies exam. All others will be considered at the discretion of the HoF Social Sciences and/or TIC Geography.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91009 v3 Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91010 v2 Geography 1.4 - Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91011 v3 Geography 1.5 - Conduct geographic research, with direction | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91012 v3 Geography 1.6 - Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91013 v2 Geography 1.7 - Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
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Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of 2021. Students will be required to select additional back-up courses as part of this process.