12GEOG

Level 2 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Gibson

Geography guides students towards a critical appreciation of the interaction between people and the environment. Studying Geography provides a window into the complex mosaic of places that make up our world. The Level 2 course covers contexts of New Zealand's natural landscape, a global study of HIV / AIDS and the controversial issues surrounding freedom camping. 

There is a four day compulsory field trip to gather research an internal assessment. This field trip includes the 19.2 km Tongariro Crossing therefore a reasonable level of fitness is required.  

Level 2 Geography is an endorsed course offering 19 credits, 8 externally and 11 internally assessed. You can gain 4 UE reading and/ or writing credits from this subject. 


Pathway

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is a $250 donation to attend the Field Trip to the Central Plateau.

Recommended Prior Learning

Geography is at level UE course therefore has a heavy reading and writing component.  It is very difficult to pick up Geography at Level 2 without having done it before, it is very challenging so students will need to work hard. If picking up Level 2 without Level 1 reasonable grades in literacy rich subjects are required. Strong critical and analytical skills are needed at all levels.

Credit Information

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91246 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 3

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91245 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
3
3
3

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91244 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 9

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91243 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
4
4
4
4

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1

Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91240 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 5

Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 19
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
TotalNumeracy Credits: 5