Level 3 Geography - Extension
13GEOE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss M. Learmonth.
Entry CriteriaThis 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.
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.
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