Bethlehem College Bethlehem College

NCEA Level 2 Geography

12GEO
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge:

Prior Learning

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


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)

Learning Areas:

Social Science


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Geography


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

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


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