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 National Park). Tongariro area is a unique part of NZ popular with both local and international visitors. You'll build on your knowledge of volcanic processes from Level 1 as well as looking at how different groups of people interact and use the environment
- Differences in development (Tanzania). 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 a current 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.
Pre-requisites
Studied the subject at previous level (attaining 14 credits, literacy pass and level pass) or by approval of HOD.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
3 day Tongariro National Park trip $360 (approximately).
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
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Disclaimer
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