Geography is a chance to look at the world differently! Geographers study the natural environment (mountains, forests, coasts etc.) and the cultural environment (anywhere on earth affected by humans). We look at how these environments are created, modified and how people interact with them.
There are opportunities for fieldtrips in our local area as well as to other locations, such as Tongariro National Park and Rotorua.
LEVEL 1 GEOGRAPHY focuses on earthquake processes and the effect they have on people, the local weather and climate of Hastings, mapping and graphing skills.
Other Notes: All standards apart from “Geographic Skills” count as Level 1 Literacy credits. Both the “Geographic Skills” and “Geographic Research” standards count for Level 1 Numeracy credits. Up to five Achievement Standards worth 18 credits may be offered.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
91007 | Extreme Natural Events | 4 | External
91008 | Population Concepts | 4 | External
91010 | Geographic Skills | 4 | External
91009 | Sustainability | 3 | Internal
91011 | Geographic Research | 4 | Internal
91012 | Contemporary Geographic Issue | 3 | Internal
91013 | Global Geographic Topic | 3 | Internal
LEVEL 1 TOURISM introduces students to the key features of the tourism industry, calculations in the tourism industry, tourism in New Zealand and the history of tourism.
Other notes: All standards are unit standards and involve internal assessments. There is no external examination component. The standards taught will be chosen from the following list:
US Number | Tourism Unit Standard Title | Credits
24732 | Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs | 3
24731 | Demonstrate knowledge of destination New Zealand | 4
24724 | Demonstrate knowledge of the history of tourism | 4
18237 | Perform calculations for a tourism workplace | 3
23761 | Read and comprehend documents in English for a tourism workplace | 3
Level 2 Geography focuses on the volcanic systems of Tongariro Volcanic Centre, the issues regarding freedom camping and how malaria affects the world.
Other Notes: All standards count as Level 1 Literacy credits. The “Geographic Research” standard counts for Level 1 Numeracy credits. Up to five Achievement Standards worth 19 credits may be offered.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
91240 | Large Natural Environment | 4 | External
91242 | Issues in Development | 4 | External
91243 | Geographic Skills | 4 | External
91241 | Urban Patterns | 3 | Internal
91244 | Geographic Research | 5 | Internal
91245 | Contemporary Geographic Issue | 3 | Internal
91246 | Global Geographic Topic | 3 | Internal
Level 2 Tourism builds on what students have learnt in Level 1. They learn about tourism around the world, work roles in tourism and the effect of tourism on people and the environment.
Other notes: All standards are unit standards and involve internal assessments. There is no external examination component. The standards taught will be chosen from the following list:
US Number | Tourism Unit Standard Title | Credits
24728 | Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism | 3
24729 | Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations | 4
24730 | Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism | 4
24726 | Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism | 3
24727 | Describe and compare impacts of tourism on the physical environment | 3
Level 3 Tourism involves in-depth studies on tourism in a range of places. These include New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Other notes: All standards are unit standards and involve internal assessments. Up to three standards worth 18 credits may be offered. There is no external examination component. The standards taught will be chosen from the following list:
US Number | Tourism Unit Standard Title | Credits
3727 | Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as visitor destinations | 5
18211 | Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a visitor destination | 5
18212 | Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand as a travel destination | 8
24733 | Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination | 5
Students may also have the opportunity to take Tourism Maori unit standards. Some of the standards that could be offered are:
US Number | Tourism Unit Standard Title | Credits
31070 | Maori placenames and reo Maori greetings and farewells in tourism | 4
17784 | Examine and recite appropriate karakia in tourism Maori| 5
17786 | Explain tikanga in tourism Maori | 5
17578 | Explain the value and benefits of whanau in tourism Maori | 4
17385 | Cultural practices in tourism and the impact of tourism on Maori | 5
17391 | Key forms of Maori communication, Maori identity in Tourism Maori | 5
Level 3 Geography focuses on tourism development in Rotorua, the issues surrounding human trafficking and the global pattern of coral reefs.
Other Notes: Geography is an approved subject for University Entrance. All standards count as Level 1 Literacy credits. The “Geographic Research” standard counts for Level 1 Numeracy credits. Up to five Achievement Standards worth 19 credits may be offered.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
91426 | Natural Environment | 4 | External
91427 | Tourism in Rotorua | 4 | External
91429 | Geographic Skills | 4 | External
91428 | Contemporary Event | 3 | Internal
91430 | Geographic Research | 5 | Internal
91431 | Contemporary Geographic Issue | 3 | Internal
91432 | Global Geographic Topic | 3 | Internal
