L2GEO

L2 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Elliot Moka.

Level 2 Geography builds on prior learning with a focus on development. In this course, students will investigate patterns of crime in urban areas and examine perspectives and possible solutions. Students will examine the human development across the globe and analyse differences in development within and between case study countries. There is also a planned trip to the Tongariro National Park to do geographic research on a large natural environment. 

Pre-requisites: Minimum of 10 credits in a Level 1 Social Sciences course, or with HOD approval.

Approximate Credits: 18

Materials Fee: Nil

Field trip cost: Approximately $300


Subject Overview

Term 1
Students will learn to:
explain the key elements of environments
explain how elements and processes interact to create and shape environments
conduct geographic research in the Tongariro National Park
analyse findings and draw a conclusion from the geographic research

Term 2
Students will learn to:
explain how the tourism development process works
examine the impacts of tourism on people and the environment
identify geographic issues that affect people in Aotearoa New Zealand
explain perspectives people hold on issues that affect them
examine solutions to overtourism issues in Aotearoa New Zealand

Term 3
Students will learn to:
identify spatial patterns that occur in the environment
describe patterns of crime in local and international examples
explain the reasons why patterns of crime can be seen
explain the impacts of crime on people.

Term 4
Students will learn to:
explain the concept of human development and how it is measured
examine differences in development between locations
explain how natural and cultural factors create differences in development
analyse strategies to improve differences in development

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.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91241 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 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


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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0