This course requires 2 options.
Level 2 Geography
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Gunn.
By studying geography, students are able to recognise the responsibilities they have in relation to other people, the environment, and the long-term sustainability of the planet. Learn about how both people and nature shape the environments in which we live. Investigate and interpret geographic patterns, features and processes including how these change over time. Key areas of study include; sustainability of the Avon/Otakaro River, Craigieburn Ranges field trip based research, the spread of malaria on a global scale, geographic skills and concepts,as well as landscapes of mountainous environments. A high interest course that helps interpret the world in which we live. Note: By completing both Level Two and Level Three Geography students can meet their U.E. Literacy requirements.
Students are to complete four of the five standards offered below. It is important to consider your U.E. Literacy requirements in your selection. Students gain gain their full U.E Literacy by doing L2 and L3 Geography.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Geographic Concepts - Sustainability, Change, Interaction, Patterns, Processes, Perspectives, Environment
Sustainability - Stormwater Pollution in the Avon River, including field trip
Geographic Skills and Concepts ongoing
Term 2
Geographic Research - Ecosystems in the South Island High Country. Craigieburn field trip
Global Patterns as a result of human activity - based on contributors to health patterns and climate, such as Malaria
Geographic Skills and Concepts ongoing
Term 3
Natural Landscapes, such as mountains, focus on the South Island High
Geographic Skills and Concepts ongoing
Term 4
Revision for Externals. Geographic Skills and Concepts
Recommended Prior Learning
L1 Geography or another Social Science subject, or by consultation with Mr Gunn.
Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery
Two Field Trips. Avon River Stormwater-Sustainability field trip. South Island High Country ecosystems geographic research to Craigieburn. As these are curriculum based day trips, there is currently no charge.
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Assessment Information
2.1 Natural Landscapes, may offered subject to student needs.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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
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