Geography Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Fletcher.
Geography Level 2
Study human interactions with the natural and cultural environment.
Concept 1: Natural Environments - a study of the Tongariro
Concept 2: Urban Patterns – a study of Auckland’s facilities
Concept 3: Global Distribution – human trafficking.
Concept 4: Putaruru’s Blue Spring – should water bottling companies have access to this resource.
Course Overview
Term 1
Unit 1: Research the spatial variations within the Tongariro Taiao/Environments
Unit 2: Putaruru’s Blue Spring - Free for all?
Issues, Viewpoints and courses of action.
Focusing Questions:
What is the nature of the contemporary geographic issue?
What are the different viewpoints individuals (or groups) hold in relation to the issue?
How can a viewpoint has change over time?
What are the strength(s) and weakness(es) of different courses of action to address the issue?
What are the best courses of action?
Term 2
Unit 3: Slavery – Is this still happening?
Patterns, causes and significance
Focusing Questions:
What are the patterns of Human trafficking and Slavery?
Do people’s circumstances play a role in trafficking and slavery?
What are factors and/or processes that caused or contributed to the pattern?
How is the Human trafficking and slavery significance to people’s lives globally?
Unit 4: The Cities We Live In – a study of Urban patterns and planning
Characteristics, Influencing Processes, Consequences and response to change
Focusing Questions:
What is an Urban Settlement?
What are the characteristics of an urban pattern?
What are the processes that influence an urban pattern?
How does an urban pattern vary spatially?
How does an urban pattern change over time?
What factors/circumstances contribute to the pattern?
How does urban planning create issues?
What are people’s viewpoints regarding planning issues?
Term 3
Unit 5: Our Evolving Lands - A study of Natural Landscapes
Evolve and change, Processes, Variations – Landforms, climate, soils, vegetation, Perspectives, Human activities
Focusing Questions:
What are the characteristics of the Tongariro?
How do the elements and processes of the Tongariro interact?
How has the Tongariro is formed and changed over time?
How people interact with the Tongariro?
How do people's perceptions of the Tongariro change over time?
Term 4
Revision Examination
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Geography or English. If you did not do GEO101 or gain a sufficient number of credits (12+) in GEO101 then success in ENG101 is a prerequisite.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A three day trip to Tongariro approx. $180
Pathway
This course could lead into Level 3 Tourism by Distance also.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
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Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern
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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, Immigration Officer, Intelligence Officer, Construction and Infrastructure, Geospatial Specialist, Survey Technician, Surveyor, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Geologist, Meteorologist, Travel Agent/Adviser, Historian, Retail Manager, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Translator, Archivist, Conservator, Curator, Librarian, Library Assistant, Author, Journalist, Elected Government Representative, Policy Analyst, Barrister, Judge, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Records Adviser, Retail and Personal Services, Town Planner, Teaching, Demographer, Tourist Operator, Tourism Industry, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Resource Management, Diplomat, Sociologist, Film maker, Lawyer, Social Work,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.