Howick College
Year 11 Geography (11GEO)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms P. Urwin.
The study of Geography is exciting, challenging and relevant to today’s world. Geographers study the natural processes of the physical environment, as well as the activities and consequences of humans in this environment.
Students who choose 11 GEO will develop a wide understanding of what is on, above and below the earth’s surface. Geography is all about trying to make sense of the connections in a complex real-world – both natural and cultural. It is hands-on, relevant and can be a lot of fun.
It is a very useful subject to study as it complements many different subjects and career choices (sciences and non-sciences). Of course, students can also later specialise in Geography itself and its various branches.
The Year 11 course covers the following:
Understand the distribution of features i.e. volcanoes, tropical cyclones and their impacts on people and place.
Investigate connections between people and places by collecting and interpreting data.
Investigate and understand how natural processes operate within the environment & look at how people respond to the effects of these processes.
Understand geographic challenges in Aotearoa/New Zealand and the Pacific by looking at how people's viewpoints and perspectives inform decision-making.
Research skills - students can work as a group and independently using an inquiry process to carry out geographic research.
Introduction to Geographic Information Skills - computer-based mapping used widely by retail, businesses and governments around the world.
Resource interpretation and mapping skills.
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction to geography.
1.2 Exploring an environment using skills and data. Includes a one day field trip to collect primary data. (5 credits)
1.4 Geographic challenge - formative (practice)
Term 2
1.1 Spatial distribution of tropical cyclones - where do they happen? Why? How are people impacted by them? (5 credits)
1.3 Understanding natural processes - coastal and volcanic processes shaping the environment.
1.4 Geographic Challenge - formative (practice)
Term 3
1.3 Coastal and volcanic processes continued. (5 credits)
1.4 Geographic challenge.
Term 4
Revision for external exams.
1.4 geographic Challenge (external) 5 credits
Pre-requisites
An interest in making sense of the world around us.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1 day field trip. Costs will depend on final numbers.
2B8 or 1B8 workbook.
Pathway
Geography is a broad subject that bridges the gap between people and the physical environment, making it a versatile subject for many career paths. It keeps your options open for studying both sciences and non-science subjects. Geographers can work for government agencies, private companies, or non-profits.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the spatial distribution of a phenomenon and its impacts on place
NZQA Info
Geography 1.2 - Explore an environment using data
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Geography 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how natural processes shape an environment
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Geography 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of decision-making in response to a geographic challenge in the wider Pacific region
Disclaimer
Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.
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