12GEO

NCEA Level 2 Geography

Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge:

If you want to know what GEOGRAPHY is all about, click on this link and hit play: What is Geography? 

In Genesis 1 we read about how God created the earth around us and how we are to manage the resources in this world for the benefit of everyone. In Geography, we study how people interact with this environment that God has provided for us

Geography gives students the skills and knowledge to better understand the world around them. To help students prepare for future challenges like climate change, economic disparities, resource depletion and achieving sustainable development, we study the following themes relating to people’s interaction with their environment. These include: 

  • Tongariro - A Volcanic Environment (a study of a large natural environment)
  • CSI Chicago (the patterns of crime in urban environments)
  • Rich World, Poor World (a study of countries at different levels of development – USA, NZ and Tanzania) 
  • Aids - a disease of poverty? (the global pattern of HIV/AIDS).

Students will have the opportunity to carry out field work during a three day field trip to the Tongariro National Park as part of their studies.


Subject Overview

Term 1
Tongariro Volcanic Centre
Geographic Research (Vegetation Zonation on Mt Ruapehu)

Term 2
Urban Patterns (Crime in Chicago)
Using Essential Geographic Skills

Term 3
Disparities in Development (Tanzania & NZ)
Geographic Topics at a Global Scale (HIV & Aids)

Prior Learning

Prerequisite: 12 credits in Level 1 Geography or at the discretion of the HOD Geography

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Tongariro field trip (approx. cost $140 - $180); Skills workbook ($20);

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91240 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91241 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91242 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91243 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91244 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91246 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.