12GEO

NCEA Level 2 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Davis.

As a global citizen, students will gain skills and knowledge to better understand the world around them and prepare for future challenges.  This encourages them to take an active role in their community, examine various perspectives, critically analyse contemporary issues, and evaluate courses of action. 

Students will study both physical and human geography.

Physical geography focuses on the natural environment such as volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, climate patterns, coastal processes, beach formations, and coral reefs. Students will study the natural processes, as well as, human responses to these 

Human geography focuses on human issues such as overpopulation, poverty, inequality, migration, and sustainable tourism. 

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.

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

  • Tongariro - A Volcanic Environment (a study of a large natural environment)
  • Geographic Research (Vegetation Zonation on Mt Ruapehu)
  • CSI Crime in Chicago (the patterns of crime in urban environments)
  • HIV/AIDS - a global pandemic of poverty? (the global pattern of HIV/AIDS).
  • Geographic Skills and GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

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


Subject Overview

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

Term 2
Geographic Topics at a Global Scale (HIV & Aids)
Using Essential Geographic Skills

Term 3
Urban Patterns (Crime in Chicago)
Using Essential Geographic Skills
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Prior Learning

Prerequisite: Successful completion of  Year 11 Geography by achieving at least 3 of the assignments (at least 1 must be from the exam) in Year 11 Geography Or at the discretion of the TIC of Geography.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Tongariro field trip (approx. cost $100 - $150); Skills workbook ($25);

Pathway

Geography is a versatile subject that is useful for a wide range of career pathways, while also enriching students personally. Physical Geography provides valuable research, mapping and numeracy skills for students pursuing science degrees. Additionally, Human Geography enhances interpersonal skills and explores various perspectives which is essential for those pursuing careers working with people.

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: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 8
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. 91243 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment


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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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