Onehunga High School Onehunga High School

L2 Geography

L2GEO
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Elliot Moka.

Recommended Prior Learning

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

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. 



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

Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Pathway

L3 Geography, L3 History, L3 Social Studies

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
Materials Fee: Nil

Field trip cost: Approximately $300