GEO2

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.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

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. 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
3
3
3
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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.