NCEA Level 2 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Grey.
Geography is about what is around us. It looks at people and places and the interactions between them.
Our course covers a range of physical and human geography topics. It is designed to increase students’ geographic knowledge, ideas and develop more complex skills. However, the course is sufficiently flexible to enable students to study geography for the first time at this level.
It provides an interesting broad base for any future studies in the Social Sciences, Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences.
This course includes up to two external standards and at least three internal standards. The topics may include investigating the natural and cultural aspects of the Amazon Rainforest, researching a geographic topic such as tourism sustainability within the Taupo Region, investigating a NZ issue such as coastal erosion in the Coromandel (requiring a field trip), and studying a global pattern.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Recommended Prior Learning
Either 15 credits Level 1 Geography, or 15 credits Level 1 English which must be a combination of internal and external achievement standards, or by negotiation with the teacher in charge of Geography. Level 1 Numeracy is also preferrable.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Field work is compulsory for standard 91244. This will involve costs which may include an overnight stay. Costs could be approximately $70.
It is recommended that students purchase the TNT workbooks for external achievement standards at approximately $10.
1x PVC ringbinder (A4/2/38), A4 Refill (14B8), cardboard subject dividers x5, coloured pencils, ruler, highlighters.
Access to a personal device is required when completing the internal assessments.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 5
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Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 7
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Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
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Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
NZQA Info
Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 8
Pathway Tags
Urban/Regional Planner, Immigration Officer, Intelligence Officer, Construction and Infrastructure, Geospatial Specialist, Survey Technician, Surveyor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Geologist, Meteorologist, Travel Agent/Adviser, Historian, Retail Manager, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Translator, Archivist, Conservator, Curator, Librarian, Library Assistant, Author, Journalist, Elected Government Representative, Policy Analyst, Barrister, Judge, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Records Adviser, Retail and Personal Services, Town Planner, Teaching, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Film maker, Lawyer, Social Work, Possible future careers: Urban/Environmental/Regional/Town Planner, Construction and Infrastructure,
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.