12 Geography
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Tomlinson.
Objectives
- Develop an understanding of natural, social and economic environments and their inter-relationship with people.
- Investigate contemporary local and global geographic issues.
- Develop geographic skills used for interpretation and decision-making.
- Undertake research to understand geographic environments.
Content
- Natural Environments - The formation, characteristics and use of the Tongariro Volcanic Centre.
- Differences in Development - Wealth and poverty, with a case study of Tanzania.
- Contemporary Geographic Issue – Investigation of a contemporary geographic issue, and evaluation of the best solution.
- Geographic Research – What are sustainable cities? How sustainable is our city?
- Global Geographic Pattern – The where, why and significance of global megacities.
- Geographic Concepts and Skills.
Recommended Prior Learning
Minimum of Achieved in three assessment activities in Year 11 Geography
OR
Geography can be taken for the first time in Year 12 if students meet the Year 12 English requirements.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: $450.00 approx. Overnight Tongariro Volcanic Centre field trip (3 days), Auckland research field trip (1 day).
Pathway
Geography is a core foundation subject for any career that focuses on connections with the environment, and students with a base in Geography can use their geographic knowledge to support the fields of engineering, science, law, management, commerce, or technology. Geography develops skills that are transferrable to many other subjects and that employers are looking for are: adaptability, communication, critical thinking, digital literacy, leadership, collaboration, problem solving, engagement with others, relationship building.
Assessment Information
Year 13 Geography Guideline(s):14 credits in NCEA Level 2 Geography with at least one internal standard and at least one external standard, or meeting the requirements for Year 13 English.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
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Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development
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Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
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Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
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Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Pathway Tags
Urban/Regional Planner, Environmental Scientist, Geospatial Specialist, Surveyor, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Environmental Consultant, Sustainability Consultant, Environmental Social Economic Analyst, Geographic Information Science, Health/Medical Geographer, Cartographer, Working for NGOs, Researcher, Demographer, Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Mine/Quarry Manager, Geologist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Career Consultant, Urban and Regional Planning, Land Management, Industrial Location and Marketing, Environmental Monitoring and Resource Management, Community Development at Home and Abroad,
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Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.