Level 2 Geography
12GEOG Course DescriptionTeacher 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 external standards cover aspects of New Zealand's natural landscape (Tongariro Volcanic Centre) and the application of geographic skills. The internal assessments will focus on a global study of HIV / AIDS, the controversial issues surrounding freedom camping in New Zealand and research in the Tongariro Volcanic Centre.
There is a four day field trip to gather research for one of the internal assessments. 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 writing credits from this subject.
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
There is a $265 donation to attend the Field Trip to the Central Plateau.
Recommended Prior Learning
Geography is a UE level course that has a heavy reading and writing component. It is difficult to pick up Geography at Level 2 without having done it before. If you are picking up Level 2 Geography without having done Level 1 Geography, then reasonable grades in literacy rich subjects are required. This is a challenging course, so students will need to work hard. Strong critical and analytical skills are needed at all levels.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A.S. 91240 v2
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w |
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A.S. 91243 v2
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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A.S. 91244 v3
Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
Y |
|
|
A.S. 91245 v3
Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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A.S. 91246 v3
Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
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