Year 12 Geography (12GEO)

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.