L3GEO

Geography Level 3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Fisher.

Level 3 Geography

In Level Three Geography you will learn how tourism can have both positive and negative consequences for places around the world. In this study, we will examine global settings, as well as Queenstown and Bali. We will also study Antarctica, and look at the impact humans are having on this unique continent - managing tourism is vital for Antarctica’s future. Another topic that has required careful planning is the rebuild of Christchurch’s CBD following the devastating earthquakes. How do they plan to rebuild a city? Who makes the decisions? How are different people affected? Three of the topics will involve field trips (to Queenstown, Christchurch CBD, and the Antarctic Centre).

Note: Students will complete a selection of assessments up to a total of 20 credits. This is a University approved course and 14 credits are offered internally, with a 4 credit external examination on offer. 

Topics 

Global Tourism: Investigate the growth of tourism around the world. Which areas have developed most? What has contributed to this growth? How has this affected people?

Tourism in Bali and Queenstown: Analyse how tourism operates in these places. What are the main attractions? How does tourism benefit these places and what are the downsides of tourism on the people and the environments?

Antarctica: Learn about the early explorers to Antarctica. What are the main activities on Antarctica today? With its growing popularity, how can we manage the numbers going forward?

Planning and Decision-Making: The Christchurch rebuild is a very significant event in New Zealand’s history. Learn how planning is carried out and what needs to be considered when dealing with something of this magnitude.

Field work/research is an important part of Geography. This course will include a field trip to Queenstown to conduct geographic research and a trip to Christchurch to see the anchor projects like the Convention Centre and the Sports Stadium, as well as a visit to the Antarctic Centre.




Course Summary:

  • Tourism in Bali and Queenstown
  • 3-day field trip to Queenstown
  • Visit to Antarctic Centre
  • Christchurch rebuild study and field trip

For further information see:  Miss Fisher

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91427 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91428 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.3 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91429 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills


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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 17
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

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.