John Paul II High School

Level 2 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Coulthard.

Recommended Prior Learning

None

Geography offers ākonga the opportunity to acquire a range of skills and knowledge which they can use in their everyday lives, no matter what level they begin their Geography studies. Being able to use geographical thinking and draw from the Geography kete will help ākonga to make informed, ethical, and responsible decisions about themselves, their communities, and their environment. Understanding of, and respect for, different perspectives is a vital and increasingly acknowledged skill across different pathways.

There will be a mixture of social and physical Geography during the course.

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

Learning Areas:

__________ Social Sciences __________ Te Ao Tangata

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.

Geographers work in a wide range of fields, including:

urban and regional planning
land management
industrial location and marketing
environmental monitoring and resource management
community development at home and abroad.
They work as researchers, analysts, consultants, technologists, and planners.