John Paul II High School

Level 2 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Coulthard.

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.

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

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.