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Geography explores the relationships and connections between people and their natural and cultural environments. Geography investigates the ways in which features are arranged on the Earth’s surface and describes and explains the patterns and processes that create them. Ākonga learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies to obtain, present and analyse information. Geography can be studied at tertiary level as a science or humanities subject. It leads to a wide variety of careers in environmantal and urban planning and the public sector.
This geography course involves detailed study of natural processes, such as volcanism, and cultural processes, such as tourism development. The decision-making processes for obtaining resource planning consent are examined. Advanced research skills are developed through topics of ākonga choice that relate to environmental issues.
New Zealand Scholarship exams are designed to extend very high-achieving Level 3 ākonga. Those who wish to enter the New Zealand Scholarship exam in this subject must discuss this option with their Te Kura subject kaiako.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 91426 | Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment | 2 | 4 | External | UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 91427 | Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s) | 2 | 4 | External | UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 91428 | Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective | 2 | 3 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 91429 | Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills | 2 | 4 | External | UElwraUE literacy writing and reading achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 91430 | Conduct geographic research with consultation | 2 | 5 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 91431 | Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue | 2 | 3 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91432 | Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale | 2 | 3 | Internal | UElraUE literacy reading achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |