Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Tracey Derbyshire (DER)

In this course, students will learn about coastal processes which modify the environment, and will complete research in our case study location.

Students will also develop understanding of global coral reef patterns and analyse the contemporary issue of human trafficking.

COURSE COSTS

Students will require a 1B5 exercise book.

Students will also be expected to attend offsite activities as part of this course. The cost for this is approximately $35.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91430 v3 Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation 

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91431 v2 Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91432 v3 Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91433 v2 Geography 3.8 - Apply spatial analysis , with consultation, to solve a geographic problem

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91426 v2 Geography 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 18 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable