12GEO

Level 2 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms W. Johnston.

Year 12 Geography

Geography is the study of the environment as the home of people and investigates the ways in which features are arranged on the earth's surface.  It describes and explains the patterns and processes that create them, students learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS) to obtain, present and analyse information.

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.  Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth's surface and the human societies spread across it.  They also examine how human culture interacts with the natural environment and the way that locations and places can have an impact on people.  Geography seeks to understand where things are found, why they are there, and how they develop and change over time. 

Equipment:

Students require either a 1B8 book and clear file and a level arch folder, coloured pencils and a ruler.  

Skills workbooks are purchased at the beginning of the year and charged to student's accounts, (approx. cost $25)



Topics Covered

Three topics will be covered over the course of the year, these could include:

* Natural Landscapes - we study the spatial variations and processes involved in South Island High Country environment

* Global Studies - Investigating global patterns and factors of malaria.

* Research - Conduct insightful research into the natural environment of Aoraki Mt Cook

* Skills - Geographic skills including mapping, graphing, interpretations and applying geographic concepts

* Geographic Issues:  Examining differing perspectives on contemporary New Zealand issues and exploring possible outcomes.

* GIS - Use of Geographic Information Systems as a practical skill in the field of Geography

Subject Costs

* Aoraki/Mt Cook field trip - (approx. $200)

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91240 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
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
3
3
3
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. 91246 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
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: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0