L2GEO

Level 2 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Melanie Giles.

Internal Credits:  11            External Credits:  4

At level 2, Geography aims to inspire students to help shape a better future for our environment as they make sense of our complex and changing world. Students will apply a kaitiakitanga approach to the care of our environment as they explore interactions of the natural and cultural environments we live in. Students will visit sites of Geographic significance to undertake research in the field at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari or Tongariro National Park. The focal areas will be based around the cause and consequences of issues which affect our natural environment- because we live here!  NB: Actual course content will depend on student interest and current events.


Pre-requisites

Prior study of Geography or another Senior Social Science subject is advantageous but not essential. Level 1 literacy highly recommended.

Equipment/Stationery/Trips

$30 - Skills workbook
$100 - fieldtrip/s

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

NB: All courses offered are subject to viable class numbers and staff availability.

Any Credits and Standards listed on courses are only a guideline.