12GEO

12 Geography (12GEO)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Sakura Smithers, Nadene Brouwer.

12 Geography

Geography is all about learning about our natural and cultural environment both locally and globally. We look at current issues today and decisions in our future. First half of the year involves:

Aotearoa NZ environment

This course will focus on the interaction of people and environment exploring both the physical environment and the role of predators in Aotearoa. The course includes a 3 day trip to Aoraki/Mt Cook and is a highlight for many who have never been there. This is an optional trip and a donation of $200 is required. There is also the potential for those who wish to further expand their Geography skills in the latter part of the year.

The second half of the year involves

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.

Come and join!

Course Overview

Term 1
Students will be developing a variety of skills and working on their learning around Predator 2050. They will be looking at the issue at Banks Peninsula and thinking about the differing perspectives on this and what solutions we have around predators. Students will be given booklets and information through their teams portal. Students will start this assessment in Week 7 Tuesday for two weeks.
Students will be given information on the Aoraki trip for the following term.

Term 2
Students will be learning about the South Island high country. Thinking about the differing processes that have created this unique environment and think about how Mountains and glaciers can be seen today. We will be learning about vegetation and the changes this has across the South Island. Our research will be based on the Aoraki area and a field trip is organised for Week 3 which allows students to collect data and see for themselves the differences in vegetation.

Semester 1
A.S. 91245 v3 Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue, 3 credits, 8 March
A.S. 91244 v3 Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance, 5 credits, 14 June

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

10 credits in a Level 1 writing-rich subject

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 4 credits
Internal - 14 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: 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. 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. 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: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0