2GEO

2 Geography

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mr R. McBrearty.

In this exciting course, we will embark on an adventure to discover the captivating natural and cultural environments in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • How interactions occur in the natural and cultural world

  • Write geographic reports on local, national and international topics

  • Research skills

  • Detailed analysis of graphs and maps.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - research skills are needed to be successful in 2 Geography. Being able to summarise and write succinctly, as well as conveying information accurately and effectively. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - this course will lead nicely into level 3 Geography. Further opportunities include geography, geology, sociology, political science, environmental work, urban and natural development, and management 

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Literacy

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

Possible Overnight Aoraki Mount Cook Field Trip opportunity to deepen and reinforce learning at an approximate cost of between $200 to $300 covering travel expenses and entry fee.

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: 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. 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
A.S. 91247 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem


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

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.