12GEO

Level 2 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Coulthard.

School geography aims to help students develop an understanding of the environment as the home of people. 

Geography has an integrative approach, which means that students will develop a broad understanding of how places are made and changed, and will develop a balanced view of, and respect for their environment. 

The course provides opportunity for individual achievement and the development of a range of skills relevant to a variety of different career opportunities.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Introduction, global study and skills

Term 2
Research and skills

Term 3
Contemporary NZ geographic issue, large natural environment and skills

Term 4
Revision and exam prep

Recommended Prior Learning

At Least 10 credits in Level 1 History or Geography at Level 1 English are required for entry into this course, unless approval is given from Head of Faculty.


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Lever Arch File
Subject Dividers
Coloured Pencils

Pathway

Subject Skills

Assessment Information

Assessment will be compiled of internal assessment and an external examination.

Internal assessments will occur periodically through the year, the external examination will be held in Term 4.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

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. 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. 91243 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
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. 91245 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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