Level 1 Environmental Studies
Course Description
Big Question: “What Is Where, Why There, and Why Care?”
PURPOSE: Global Change 101 introduces the relationship between people and the environment. Students will learn basic geographical mapping and interpretation skills and concepts, using them in a variety of national and global environments. This will enable them to understand the repercussions of changes to the environment and to find their way around the world using GPS and printed maps.
COURSE OUTLINE: Global Change offers two internal achievement standards and one external achievement standard over the course of the year. This is a new course in line with the curriculum refreshment and is a solid introduction to geography, Basic geography skills will be developed and improved when researching a local environmental issue or topic.
Recommended Prior Learning
Satisfactory achievement in Years 9 and 10 Social Studies / and English
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)
To be advised
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
NZQA Info
Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data
NZQA Info
Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region