12 Geography (12GEO1)
12GEO1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Sakura Smithers, Nadene Brouwer.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 1 writing-rich subject
12 Geography
SEMESTER ONE COURSE
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. There is also the potential for those who wish to further expand their Geography skills in the latter part of the year. Come and join!
This course is split into two semesters: students can take just one course or both.
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
Assessment Information
Possible Credits
External - 4 credits
Internal - 8 credits