12GEO2

12 Geography (12GEO2)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Sakura Smithers, Nadene Brouwer.

12 Geography

SEMESTER TWO COURSE

Current global issues and crime

The focus of this course is on global issues and crime. We will explore global issues such as malaria and piracy as well as urban issues such as murder rates in Chicago and urban planning. There is also the opportunity to do an exam based on geographic skills.

This course is split into two semesters: students can take just one course or both.

Course Overview

Semester 2
A.S. 91241 v3 Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern, 3 Credits, 9 August
A.S. 91246 v3 Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale, 3 credits, 10 September
A.S. 91243 v2 Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment, 4 credits, External examination in November

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

10 credits in a Level 1 writing-rich subject

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 4 credits
Internal - 6 credits

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 10
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
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. 91243 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
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: 10
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0