Massey High School Massey High School

Level 3 Geography 301

GEO301
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Butcher.

Recommended Prior Learning

Successful completion of several level 2 courses at the discretion of the HOD.
Students not meeting these criteria should select WST303.


This course will introduce and develop your expertise in aspects of human Geography. Internal assessments include a contemporary geographical issue, a planning problem and a global study. You will develop a wide range of geographic skills including research, map and photograph interpretation, statistical analysis and critical thinking. The course builds on knowledge and skills from Level 2 Geo. but we welcome everyone; it can be picked-up if you have note done Geo. before and are prepared to make an effort.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
Four internally assessed Achievement Standards completed throughout the year (14 credits), plus two externally assessed Achievement Standard examinations completed at the end of the year (8 credits).

This course is university approved and is an excellent choice for Maths/Science students or Arts/Business students wanting a humanities subject. Scholarship Geography is also popular; extra classes are available to Level 3 geographers wishing to extend their knowledge and skills.



Faculties:

Geography, Social Sciences



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Equipment: 1B5, calculator, set of coloured pencils, ruler, pencil, eraser, glue stick.