13GEOE

Level 3 Geography - Extension

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss M. Learmonth.

Level 3 Geography Extension

Level 3 Geography is the study of cultural and natural geography. Topics studied include a research study of Muriwai Beach where the key concepts of process, interaction and change are studied. How a specific coastal environment evolves and develops in a local location is investigated. Our second external investigates Tourism Development as a cultural process; this includes a field trip to Rotorua where tourist activities are tried, tested and the impacts of the industry are understood. Skills and Geographic concepts are also an important focus of the course.


There are two other internal standards on a Contemporary issue where we study Water issues globally and students get the choice to explore one location, as well one on a Contemporary event where we study the Rhythm and Vines festival.


As an Extension class, students will also be preparing for the Scholarship examination.

Level 3 Geography is a university approved subject leading to degree level study in Geography, Environmental Science and other disciplines.

Entry Criteria

This is a restricted entry course. To gain entry into Level 3 Geography Extension students must:

  • be taking an extension course currently or
  • request entry into the course as part of the course selection process.

 Final entry into extension courses: 

  • depend on academic results and/or
  • require the approval of the Deputy Headmaster responsible for extension courses.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91426 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91427 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91428 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91430 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91431 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 93401 v20
NZQA Info
SCHL - Geography
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 0
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 14
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

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.

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.