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Unuhia te rito o te harakeke kei whea te kōmako e kō Whakatairangitia – rere ki uta, rere ki tai;Ui mai koe ki ahau he aha te mea nui o te ao,Māku e kī atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata!
Geography is the study of places, what makes them special, what happens within them, the connections among them, and the processes that have made them. Geographers specialise in studying the interactions between social and natural processes, the landscapes and social forms produced by these relationships, and how and why the places they make differ across space and time. Geographers have a deep interest in how our world is changing and how societies might intervene to make better futures. You learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS), to obtain, present and analyse information.
This course offers a combination of external and internal assessment
This course is a UE approved subject
This course offers UE Literacy credits
Course endorsement available
WHY STUDY GEOGRAPHY AT YEAR 13?
WHY STUDY GEOGRAPHY AT YEAR 13?
With climate change upon us, environmental crises, growing inequalities in New Zealand and around the world, along with the increasing threat of global conflict, the subject of Geography has never been more important. Through purposeful study of Geography, you will be well placed to make sense of the changes happening in our world. In addition to that you will develop geographical understandings that can lead to a diverse range of geography based career options.
Where Can Studying Geography Lead Me To In The Future?
People with a background in Geography are employed in a wide range of in-demand and well paid roles including:
Click on the links below for further information about careers for people with a background in Geography:
Studying Geography at University Level
Geography can be studied as part of a science or arts degree, from undergraduate all the way to doctorate level. Click on the links below to find out more about what these five New Zealand universities offer in their Geography programmes:
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS), to obtain, present and analyse information.
Course Content
1. Geographic issue: proposed Wellington Airport Runway extension (combined with the Geographic research).
2. Geographic research: proposed Wellington Airport Runway extension (combined with the Geographic issue).
3. Significant geographic event: Cuba Duppa, Round the Bays Fun Run, or Homegrown Music Festival.
4. Geographic skills & concepts (including orienteering).
5. Global study: students' own choice.
6. Current events.
7. Geography jobs and careers.
WHAT WILL I DO?
WHAT WILL I DO?
Terms 1 and 2 are devoted to completing the four internal internal assessments on offer in this course. In Terms 3 and 4 you will prepare for one four credit external assessment.
In Term 1 you will complete a combined assessment (Geographic research and Geographic issue) on the proposed Wellington Airport runway extension.
In Term 2 you will complete your third internal assessment about a significant Wellington event analysed from a Geographic perspective. Even options include Cuba Dupa, Round the Bays Fun Run or the Home Grown Music Festival. The fourth and final internal assessment is a report on a global geographic pattern of your own choosing.
Terms 3 and 4 are devoted to preparing you for the one external assessment on offer: AS 3.4 Geographic Skills & Concepts.
Other Information
Field Trips: A full day field trip to Wellington’s South Coast may take place in Term 1. The costs will be minimal. Students may also do orienteering on the waterfront and on Matairangi Mt Victoria.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
WHAT WILL I NEED?
L3 Geography is open entry and you do not need to have studied the subject previously to be successful. If students are unsure about the workload or difficulty of the course, they should consult with the HOD.
All internal assessments are done through Google Classroom so students should have their own device. Chromebooks and other types of laptops are ideal for this purpose.
Students should also purchase a small 3B1 notebook for current events quizzes, and a copy of Justin Peat's Geography Skills for NCEA Level 3 work booklet (approx. $30) to help them prepare for the AS 3.4 Skills & Concepts external standard.
Details will be on the class stationary list.
HOW IS THIS COURSE ASSESSED?
HOW IS THIS COURSE ASSESSED?
Internal Assessments Summary
Term 1: AS 3.5 Geographic Research (5 credits, UE Literacy & UE Numeracy)
Term 1: AS 3.6 Geographic Issue (3 credits, UE Reading)
Term 2: AS 3.3 Contemporary Event (3 credits, UE Reading)
Term 2: AS 3.7 Global Geog Topic (3 Credits, UE Reading)
Note: AS 3.5 and AS 3.6 are a combined assessment task on the proposed Wellington Airport runway extension.
External Assessments Summary
AS 3.4 Geographic Concepts & Skills (4 credits, UE Reading, UE Writing.)
NZ Scholarship
After consultation with the Head of Department, students may choose to enter the NZ Scholarship Geography examination.
NZQA Geography Subject Resources
School Policy for NCEA Assessment
You should be aware of the school procedures for NCEA assessment. They can be found on the school website at this link. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about how NCEA works as well as guidance about how to apply for extensions, reconsiderations or the process for withdrawing from a standard.
We hope you have a successful and interesting year!
Craig Blacklock is in charge of Level 3 Geography.
Please feel free to contact him:
The Geography Department is also on Instagram @wc_geography
Please follow us on IG for more information about what we get up to in Geography at Wellington College.
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