Geography Matrix

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 AS91426 3.1 Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment. 4 credits External AS91427 3.2 Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s). 4 credits External AS91428 3.3 Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective. 3 credits Internal

Place, processes, patterns and perspectives

AS91007 1.1 AS91240 2.1 Demonstrate geographic understanding Demonstrate geographic understanding of a of environments that have been shaped large natural environment. by extreme natural event(s). 4 credits External AS91008 1.2 Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts. 4 credits External AS91009 1.3 Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment. 3 credits Internal 4 credits External AS91241 2.2 Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern. 3 credits Internal AS91242 2.3 Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development. 4 credits External

Applying Geographic Skills and Methodology

AS91010 1.4 Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment. 4 credits External

AS91243 2.4 Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment. 4 credits External

AS91429 3.4 Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills. 4 credits AS91430 Conduct geographic research with consultation. External 3.5

AS91011 Conduct geographic research, with direction.

1.5 AS91244 2.5 Conduct geographic research with guidance.

Contemporary Issues

4 credits Internal AS91012 1.6 Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue. 3 credits Internal

5 credits Internal AS91245 2.6 Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue. 3 credits Internal

5 credits Internal AS91431 3.6 Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue. 3 credits Internal

December 2012

Level 1 Global Studies

Level 2

Level 3 AS91432 3.7 Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale. 3 credits Internal AS91433 3.8 Apply spatial analysis, with consultation, to solve a geographic problem. 3 credits External 12 credits Internal 17 credits Total 29 credits Internal

AS91013 1.7 AS91246 2.7 Describe aspects of a geographic topic at Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a a global scale. global scale. 3 credits Internal AS91014 1.8 Apply spatial analysis, with direction, to solve a geographic problem. 3 credits External 8 credits Internal 10 credits Total 18 credits Internal 3 credits Internal AS91247 2.8 Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem. 3 credits External 8 credits Internal 11 credits Total 19 credits Internal

Weighting & Total Studying in 2014 Possible extras in 2014

If time permits we will also be investigating internal Earth and Space Science Standards. Level 1 AS90954 Science 1.15 Demonstrate understanding of the effects of astronomical cycles on planet Earth 4 credits Internal AS90952 Science 1.13 Demonstrate understanding of the formation of surface features in New Zealand 4 credits Internal Level 2 AS91189 Earth and space science 2.3 Investigate geological processes in a New Zealand locality 4 credits Internal

December 2012

Spatial Analysis