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 CreditsExternal - 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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
NZQA Info
Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
NZQA Info
Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
NZQA Info
Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale