Level 2 Geography
12GEO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs A. Bossenger.
Recommended Prior Learning12 credits in NCEA Level 1 Geography or English or approval from TiC. If you do not attempt the Level 1 geography exam you will be required to have a conversation with TiC.
Geography is the study of the environment around us. We look at aspects of physical, human and environmental geography, developing an in-depth understanding of the interactions that occur between the cultural and natural environments at the local and global scale.
Students will be building on their knowledge of the processes that form New Zealand by conducting fieldwork in Tongariro National Park, this will involve a three-day field trip staying and researching the environment. This is the highlight of the year as we go down Term 3 when there is snow, weather dependent we get to go on the Sky Waka and sledding. There will be further developing their knowledge of the application of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) skills developing the ability to use and apply ARCGIS software which is used in many industries today.
Students will also be expected to understand the varying perspectives of A New Zealand Contemporary geographic issue.
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Course Overview
Term 1
A.S. 91243 v2 Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
Ongoing throughout the year. Students develop their geographic skills, graphing, mapping, and resource interpretation in a given context.
A.S. 91240 v2 Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
Tongariro National Park - this involves a three-day field trip in the snow to help with our understanding. We develop an understanding of the processes and elements that help to create the features we see in Tongariro National Park, and how people use the environment.
Term 2
A.S. 91243 v2 Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
Ongoing throughout the year. Students develop their geographic skills, graphing, mapping, and resource interpretation in a given context.
A.S. 91247 v2 Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem
This topic is selected from student choice. Students choose a topic of their choice, using ArcGIS global software to solve a geographic problem. In the past we have looked at Carbon sinking in the Waikato, Crime in Chicago, it is students choice.
A.S. 91245 v3 Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
Should people have to pay to enter our national parks? Students look at different perspectives as to whether people should have to pay to enter NZs national parks or not.
Term 3
A.S. 91243 v2 Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
Ongoing throughout the year. Students develop their geographic skills, graphing, mapping, and resource interpretation in a given context.
A.S. 91244 v3 Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
How altitude affects vegetation in Tongariro National Park - a three-day field trip to collect our research data.
A.S. 91240 v2 Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
Tongariro National Park - this involves a three-day field trip in the snow to help with our understanding. We develop an understanding of the processes and elements that help to create the features we see in Tongariro National Park, and how people use the environment.
Term 4
A.S. 91243 v2 Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
Ongoing throughout the year. Students develop their geographic skills, graphing, mapping, and resource interpretation in a given context.
A.S. 91240 v2 Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
Tongariro National Park - this involves a three-day field trip in the snow to help with our understanding. We develop an understanding of the processes and elements that help to create the features we see in Tongariro National Park, and how people use the environment.
Detailed Course Outline Pathway Career Pathways
Urban/Regional Planner, Event Manager, Financial Adviser, Forest Manager, Landscape Architect, Market Research Analyst, Production Manager
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$25 for Workbook and course materials
2B8 exercise book, Blue or Black pens, Ruler, and Highlighters.
Pencils, protractor, Colouring pencils.
There will be a field trip cost for the three-day trip to Tongariro National Park of approximately $280