L3 Geography/History
SST301 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningRecommended Prior Learning: What you need to be able to do and know to achieve in this subject: Taking Geography/History at a lower level will assist you to cope with the demands of this course. You will need to be able to show deep understanding of key concepts, so it will help if you can think logically, and formulate and justify opinions. At this level you should be self- managing, be able to take initiative, and work independently at times.
Who is this subject intended for:
It is for those who have an interest in the world around them; who want to make sense of the interconnections between people and places; and for those who aspire to be active participants in society. It is also for students who are keen to know how the past has informed the present, to better understand why things are the way they are. Our heritage helps define who we are so it is important to look back as well as to look forward. It is also for people who wish to refine and strengthen their writing and research skills.
What you will learn in this subject:
●Skills:
Transferable skills such as the ability to think critically, analyse and synthesise information, conduct research, explore values, interpret and construct diagrams. Essay writing remains a key skill which will be honed at Level 3.
●Content:
For the History course you will visit Akaroa on a 3 day field trip to investigate a significant event in NZ History. Topics include the Musket Wars and Akaroa Massacres, the French Settlement and the lives of Whalers and Sealers. The perspectives paper in on Black American Civil Rights.
Geography will focus on researching the impacts of tourism at Mt Cook, Global Plastics and their impact on the planet
Where this subject will lead:
You will gain credits towards your NCEA Level 3 certificate and towards meeting University Entrance requirements. It will set you up for tertiary level Geography or History, so you can start to make choices about specialising in natural or cultural branches of the subject. Geography and History skills and knowledge can be used in all career paths. Jobs associated with this subject include economist, farmer, adventure based tourism guide, travel agent, surveyor, teacher, regional planner, politician, geologist, real estate agent and many more.
Learning Areas:
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
This course may have an optional component which will require payment.