12GEO

Year 12 Geography (GEO)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. van der Linden.

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.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91243 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
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
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91247 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem
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: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0