GEO2

NCEA L2 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Grage.

Geography is the study of interactions between different elements of the environment. These interactions occur between natural and cultural (human) elements of our planet.  Geography is an opportunity to ask why and how things happen in our world.

studies include:

  • Global Inequalities
  • The South Island High Country
  • Population change as a global issue
  • Land-use research in Wellington
  • Crime in Chicago




Course Overview

Term 1
general introduction to Level 2 Geo
internal work
Global Topic - COVID 19
Research Project - urban models in Blenheim
Internal - Urban Studies

Term 2
Study towards exam in Global Inequalities
Internal work - Contemporary Geographic Issue

Term 3
Study towards Geographic Skills exam
prelim exams

Term 4
recap exam work before exam leave

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 26
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 26
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91240 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 91242 v3
NZQA Info

Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
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: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0