Year 12 Geography (12GEO)
12GEO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms P. Urwin.
Pre-requisitesStudied the subject at Level 1 (attaining 14 credits, literacy pass and level pass) or by approval of HOD.
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 geographic processes studied at Level 1 as well as looking at how different groups of people interact and use the environment
- A global issue looking at patterns of disease i.e: malaria
- An urban pattern: looking at patterns of homicide in Chicago and what causes them
- 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
2.7 Global Issue (3 credits)
2.2 Urban Pattern (3 credits)
Term 3
2. 1 Understand a large natural landscape - Tongariro continued.
2.5 Geographic Research (5 credits)
Practice exam for 2.1
Term 4
Revision
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.
Career PathwaysMining Engineer, Survey Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery3 day Tongariro National Park field trip approximately $400 (depending on final numbers).
1B8 or a 2B8 workbook