Year 12 Geography (GEO)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Mannering.
Year 12 Geography (GEO)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- An in-depth study of the differences in development between the USA and India, what causes those differences and how to narrow the gap between the richest and poorest countries on earth
- A wide range of practical skills in Geography
- A geographic research study on the vegetation patterns of the Tongariro National Park
- The geographic issue of climate change, looking at causes and impacts around the world and how to minimise the impacts in Hawke's Bay
- Learn and apply GIS to solve the real-world geographic problem of the cell service in Hawke's Bay
- A full range of 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, real-world problem solving, effective communication
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
5 Level 2 Achievement Standards – 19 credits
3 internally assessed make up 11 credits
2 externally assessed make up 8 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mrs van der Linden
Recommended Prior Learning
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Ideally, Level 1 Geography but anyone may select this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
There is a highly recommended field trip for 2 days to the Tongariro Volcanic Plateau. The approximate cost of the trip is $120 dollars. This trip is an excellent opportunity to be a geographer out in the real world.
Pathway
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Geography equips you with portable skills in critical thinking, writing, teamwork and creative problem solving. You will be able to apply a broad outlook to every situation both locally and globally and you will find openings in any career pathway that includes people, planning and communications such as Human Resources, Travel, Consultancy, Government Agencies, Geo engineering, event planning, GIS and Law.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development
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Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
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Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
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Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
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Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem