Geography explains the past, illuminates the present, and prepares us for the future.  
​​​​​​​What more could be more important than that?
​​​​​​​(Michael Palin 2007)

NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

Teacher(s):​​​​​​​

Level 1

NCEA

Social Sciences

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
Geography is the study of the natural and cultural environments and the interaction between them. Over the course of the year, students will learn about extreme natural events, directed research, contemporary issues, global study, population studies, sustainability, and learn skills in mapping, graphing and valuing.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)

Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

 NCEA 
Level		Standard 
Number		Standard Descriptor Credits  Assessment  Literacy  Numeracy Vocational
Pathways 
 1 AS91007 03  Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme
 natural event(s)		 4ExternalYes L1LitNoPI, SI
1AS91008 03 Geography 1.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts 4ExternalYes L1 LitNoSI, SC, CI
1AS91009 03 Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment 3InternalYes L1LitNoPI, SI, CI 
1AS91010 02 Geography 1.4 - Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given
 environment		 4ExternalNoYesC&I, PI, SI, CI 
1AS91011 03 Geography 1.5 - Conduct geographic research, with direction 4InternalYes L1LitYesPI, SI
1AS91012 03 Geography 1.6 - Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue 3InternalYes L1LitNoSI, SC, CI
1AS91013 02 Geography 1.7 - Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale​​​​​​​ 3InternalYes L1LitNoPI, SI,  CI


Total Available Credits 25











Note: Standards are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
There may be a field trip opportunity.

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)

Course Outline

Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks)		Term 2
03 May - 09 July 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 3
26 July - 01 October 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 4
18 October - early November 2021
(4 weeks)
  AS91008 - Population (External)
   - 8 weeks
 AS91013 - Global Patterns (Internal)
  - Due end of term

 AS991011 - Research (Internal)
 - 3 weeks
 AS91012 - Contemporary Geographic Issue (CGI)
  - 3 weeks
 AS 91007 Extreme Natural Events (External)
 - 4 weeks

 AS91007 - continued 4 weeks
 AS91009 - sustanable use of a resource (internal)
  - 3 weeks
 AS91010 - Skills (External)
 - 3 weeks

 Revision using derived grades examination results



 NCEA final examinations

 KEY DATES:

 End of term - Global patterns due in


 KEY DATES:

 Early May: CGI due in
 May: Field trip to Kaitaia (half day)
 Beginning of June: Research due in

 KEY DATES: 

 August: Field trip to Ahipara (half day)
 September: AS91009 due in
 Derived Grade examinations​​​​​​​

 KEY DATES:

 Week 1-3 - Revision using preliminary examination
                    results
 Week 4 - NCEA examinations begin










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NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

Teacher(s):

Level 2

NCEA

Social Sciences

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
Students will investigate natural landscapes (Amazon Basin) and undertake urban studies and contemporary issues. They will further develop their mapping, graphing and valuing skills, and carry out research with guidance. They will also look at Global studies and the differences in development.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)


Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

NCEA
Level		Standard
Number

Standard Descriptor

Credits Assessment  Literacy Numeracy  Vocational
Pathways
2AS91240 02 Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment 4ExternalYes L1Lit BLitNoPI, SI
2AS91241 02 Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern 3InternalYes L1LitNoC&I, SI
2AS91242 02 Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development4ExternalYes L1Lit BLitNoSI, SC
2AS91243 02 Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment 4ExternalYes L1LitNoC&I, PI, SI
2AS91244 02 Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance 5InternalYes L1LitYesSI, CI
2AS91245 02 Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue 3InternalYes L1LitNoSI, SC, CI
2AS91246 02 Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale 3InternalYes L1LitNoPI, SI
2AS91247 02 Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to sole a geographic problem 3InternalYes L1LitYesPI, SI


Total Available Credits 29











Note: Standards are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.

Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
There may be a field trip opportunity.

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)

Course Outline

Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks)		Term 2
03 May - 09 July 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 3
26 July - 01 October 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 4
18 October to early November 2021
(4 weeks)

 AS 91241 Urban Patterns (internal)
 3 weeks
 AS 91244 Research (Urban Models) (Internal)
 5 weeks
 AS 91243 Skills (External)
 2 weeks

 AS 91240 Amazonia (external)
 8 weeks
 AS 91242 Development (External)
 2 weeks


 AS 91242 Development continued
 5 weeks
 AS 91246 Global Scale (internal)
 2 weeks
 AS 91245 Contemporary Geographic Issue (CGI)
 (Internal) 3 weeks

 Revision using derived grade results
 NCEA final examinations




 KEY DATES:

 February: AS 91241 due in
 Early March: Field trip to Kaitaia
 End of term:  AS 91246 due in

 KEY DATES:

 July AS 91244/91245 (field trip)


 KEY DATES:

 End of August:Global Scale due in
 Early September: CGI due in

 KEY DATES:

​​​​​​​ Weeks 1 - 3 Revision using derived grade results
 Week 4 NCEA examinations begin
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NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

Teacher(s):

Level 3

NCEA

Social Sciences

2021

To be confirmed

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
The Level 3 Geography course is divided into two main areas of study. Natural Processes (Coasts) - where students will demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment. Case Study: Ahipara Beach Environment. Cultural Processes (Tourism) - where students will demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s). Case Study: Hawaii/Bali/Far North of New Zealand. Geography students are expected to complete a fieldwork component of their course. This will involve a trip in Term One. They will be expected to attend this trip. After they go outside the classroom, they will be assessed with an internal assessment. Students will definitely be expected to use the work they did in the field to help them with their assessment. Basic skills include mapping, visuals, graphing and tables. Both basic and complex skills may be assessed.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)

Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

 NCEA 
Level		 Standard 
Number		Standard DescriptorCredits Assessment   Literacy Numeracy  Vocational
Pathways
3 AS91426 02  Geography 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand
 geographic environment		4ExternalYes L1Lit
B Lit		 NoPI, SI
3AS91427 02 Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)4ExternalYes L1Lit
B Lit		NoSI
3AS91428 02 Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective3InternalYes L1Lit
R Lit		NoSI
3AS91429 02 Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of
 geographic concepts and skills		4ExternalYes L1Lit
B Lit		NoC&I, PI, SI
3AS91430 02 Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation 5InternalYes L1Lit​​​​YesSI
3AS91431 02 Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue 3InternalYes L1Lit
R Lit		NoPI, SC, CI
3AS91432 02 Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale 3InternalYes L1Lit​​​​NoPI, SI, CI


Total Available Credits 26 













Note: Standards are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year.  Course is endorsable. This is a University Entrance course

Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)

Course Outline

Term 1
02 February - 16 April 2021
(10/11 weeks)		Term 2
03 May - 09 July 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 3
26 July - 01 October 2021
(10 weeks)		Term 4
18 October to early November 2021
(4 weeks)

 AS91430 Research (Internal)
 AS91431 Contemporary Geographic Issue
  (Internal)
 AS91426 Natural Processes (Coasts)
 External
 Integrated course 9-10 weeks

 AS91428 Contemporary Event (internal)
 5 weeks
 AS91432 Global Scale (internal)
 5 weeks


 AS91427 Cultural Processes (Tourism) (External)
 6 weeks
 AS91429 Skills  (external) 2 weeks



 Revision using derived grade results
 NCEA final examinations




 KEY DATES:

 March AS91430 //91431 (Field trip)
 Early April: AS91430/91431 due in
 End of term: AS91228 due in

 KEY DATES:

 End of May  AS91428 due in
 End of term: AS91432 due

 KEY DATES:

 Reassessment opportunities
 End of August

 KEY DATES:

​​​​​​​ Weeks 1-3: Revision using derived grade results
 Week 4: NCEA examinations begin










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Social Sciences Booklet 2021
​​​​​​​September 2020