GEOES101

Level 1 Environmental Studies

Course Description

Why Geography Matters

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.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91932 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91933 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91935 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 10
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5