12GEO

Year 12 Geography (12GEO)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms P. Urwin.

                                          

Geography is exciting, challenging and relevant to today’s world. Geography in Year 12 is about getting to know and having a deeper understanding of the world around you. This year we widen our focus to include the study of the Tongariro volcanic environment and Tanzania.   There is a 3 day field trip to the Tongariro Volcanic environment supporting the work for Achievement Standards 2.1 and 2.5.

 The big themes include geographical understanding of:

  • A large natural environment. Tongariro area is a unique part of New Zealand popular with both local and international visitors. You'll build on your knowledge of volcanic processes studied at Level 1 as well as looking at how different groups of people interact and use the environment
  • Differences in development. You will study the differences in standards of living between rural and urban areas of Tanzania and the reasons for these differences
  • A global issue looking at patterns of disease i.e: malaria
  • Contemporary geographic issue - a decision making exercise looking at an environmental issue/problem. You will study a current issue which results in different viewpoints. You will also learn how to evaluate different courses of action as well as making justified decisions and recommendations.
  • Research Skills - students will work as a group and independently using an inquiry process to conduct geographic research.
     

Course Overview

Term 1
2.1 Understand a large natural environment - Tongariro. Includes a 3 day field trip.
2.6 Contemporary Geographic Issue. (3 credits)

Term 2
2. 1 Understand a large natural landscape - Tongariro continued.
2.5 Geographic Research (5 credits)
2.3 Differences in Development - Tanzania

Term 3
2.3 Differences in Development - Tanzania continued.
2.7 Global Issue (3 credits)
Practice exams for 2.1 and 2.3

Term 4
Revision

Pre-requisites

Studied the subject at Level 1 (attaining 14 credits, literacy pass and level pass) or by approval of HOD.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

3 day Tongariro National Park field trip approximately $400 (depending on final numbers).
1B8 or a 2B8 workbook

Pathway

Geography is a broad subject that bridges the gap between people and the physical environment, making it a versatile subject for many career paths. It keeps your options open by linking well with both science and non-science subjects. Geographers can work for government agencies, private companies, or non-profits.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 8
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. 91242 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
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


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: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.