L2 Geography
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Page.
This course provides students with an understanding of Human and Physical Geography. Students will develop geographic skills including critical thinking, cartographic skills and argument construction. Contexts covered include The Tongariro Volcanic Centre, tropical rainforests and urban environments.
This course will be assessed to a selection of L2 Geography Achievement Standards. Assessment is a combination of both internally and externally assessed standards. Students will have the opportunity to gain up to 19 L2 credits.
Required Prior Learning
Entry is subject to having gained 14 credits in Geography at L1. If Geography has not been studied previously, entry may be offered through the equivalent in either another Social Science or English at L1 at the discretion of the HOD. Year 12 Geography is an extension of the Year 11 course although it is not essential to have studied Geography at Year 11. It is highly recommended that students intending to study Geography at Year 13 should study Geography at Year 12.
Subject Costs
Field trip to Tongariro: 3 days (including Sunday) $150. Field trip to Auckland to collect research data: 2 days $120. Total $270
Pathway
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9
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Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
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Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5