NCEA Level 1 Geography & Environmental Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Beaumont-Gill.
Geography & Environmental Studies involves learning about:
- the earth’s structure and forces that shape and change it
- the different natural features of our world
- why earth’s natural resources are under increasing pressure
- the causes of environmental problems
- the ways we can make our actions more sustainable
- planning and carrying out an individual research project
Geography & Environmental Studies is a literacy rich course which teaches the skills of research, communication, resource interpretation and report writing.
Geography related careers include:
Environmental Scientist | Resource Management | Geologist | Geothermal Energy |Geospatial Specialist | Civil Engineering | Emergency Management | Urban Planner | Waste Management | Survey Technician
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must be entered in 11ENG
Pathway
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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
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