NAPIER GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL NCEA COURSES 2012

Geography 11GEO 2012 WHAT WILL I LEARN? An in-­‐depth study of extreme natural events like tsunami, earthquakes and tropical cyclones How resources are used sustainably in our local area to support horticultural production. Population -­‐ looking at people in New Zealand and Monsoon Asia A full range of practical skills in geography HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? 7 Level 1 Achievement Standards 4 internally assessed make up 13 credits 3 externally assessed make up 12 credits WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE? Y9 and Y10 Social Studies WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO? Geography equips you with portable skills in thinking, writing and problem solving. You will be able to apply a broad outlook to every situation and you will find openings in any career pathway that includes people, planning and communications such as Human Resources, Travel, Consultancy, Government Agencies and Law. WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS? $10 -­‐ course fee $13 -­‐ Skills Write-­‐on booklet $50 -­‐ one day field trip which includes a flight over our study area (weather permitting) WHO COULD TELL ME MORE? Mr Seaman, Mrs Cleary, Ms Downs CODEAS/USLEVELGEOGRAPHY LEVEL 1 CREDIT INT/EXT91007 1.1 Landscapes shaped by extreme natural events. 4 External 91008 1.2 Population concepts 4 External 91009 1.3 Sustainable use of an environment 3 Internal 91010 1.4 Apply skills and ideas with direction in a geographic context 4 External 91011 1.5 Carry out and present directed geographic research 4 Internal 91012 1.6 Examine a contemporary geographic issue and evaluate courses of action 3 Internal 91013 1.7 Examine a global geographic topic 3 Internal 30