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.
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NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
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Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern
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Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
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Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
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Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Pathway Tags
City Planner, Journalist, Geologist, Ecologist, Teacher, Surveyor, Diplomat, Meterologist, Environmental Lawyer, Soil Scientist, Resource Consent Planner, Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Forestry, Demographer, Immigration Officer, Policy Analyst, Cartographer, Environmental Planner, Oceanographer, Hazard Management, Hydrologist, Government Services, Transport Developer, Tourism Consultant, Aid Worker, Psychologist, Conservationist, Counsellor, Marine Biologist,
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Disclaimer
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