03GEO

NCEA Level 3 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Tatjana Jacobi.


In Level 3 Geography we will learn about coastal processes which modify the environment and will complete research in our case study location.

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

Understanding and application of the geographic concepts of perspectives, change, interaction, sustainability, patterns and processes will be developed across the year.

Recommended Prior Learning

You should have at least 14 credits in Level 2 Geography or Level 2 Social Science, OR an interest in geography and the approval of the Head of Department of Social Sciences.

Course Costs

This Course Contribution covers the cost of offsite activities.
Students will also require a 1B5 exercise book.

Description Type Value
Course Contribution (approximate) Contribution $35.00
$35.00

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 18
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91426 v2
NZQA Info

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


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91430 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91431 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91432 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91433 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with consultation, to solve a geographic problem


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.