12GEOG

Level 2 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Lilley.

Course Description

Geography is an excellent subject for students looking for variety in their study. Students studying Geography strengthen their abilities to research, communicate in writing, use spatial reasoning skills and inter-personal skills. Year 12 Geography examines people, the natural environment, and interacts between the two. 

Year 12 Geography examines further examples of people interacting within their environment:

• The ‘Natural Landscape’ topic looks at significant landscapes, how they have evolved and the impact of people on these environments. Our case study is Tongariro National Park.

• ‘Disparities of Development’ explores the reasons for inequalities throughout the world and the attempts to counteract poverty. Our case studies include the USA and Afghanistan.

• The ‘Global Pattern’ study will focus on a health geographies topic. Students will study the spatial distribution of malaria, the causes of this, and significance to different group of people.

• A contemporary geographic issue will also be studied. The issue of whether or not a new premium 'national' stadium should be built in Auckland will be investigated. This involves investigating the perspectives of different stakeholders have on the proposed new stadium options, and making a recommendation of which option is the best for Auckland and Aucklanders.

Field trips are an important part of the Geography curriculum. There will be one overnight field trip to Tongariro National Park in term 1 to support learning for one external and one internal assessment. 

Geography at University is considered as both a Science and a Humanities’ subject and is cross-creditable depending on your chosen emphasis. A number of students who study Geography at University will go onto careers in planning, spatial analysis and the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or environmental science. Other students combine Geography with Law or Commerce while medical students that require a Humanities’ subject can choose Geography.

 

The standards and topics offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge. 

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Social Studies

9

Open entry.

10 Social Studies

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Geography

1

Open entry.

Level 2 Geography

2

10 credits in Level 1 Geography. 


For those new to the subject: 10 credits in an English or Social Sciences’ course, or at the discretion of the HoD. 

Level 3 Geography

3

10 credits total in Level 2 Geography. 


For those new to the subject: 10 credits in a Level 2 Science, English or another Social Sciences’ course, or at the discretion of the HoD. 


 

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.

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. 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. 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
A.S. 91247 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem


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: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths