Geography L2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: T. Halford.
Course highlights: Geography is a social science and teaches students how to look at issues and problems using different viewpoints or perceptions. It develops an understanding of the world as our home and teaches understanding of global issues and concerns. Geographic skills are an important part of the programme which includes mapping, graphing, visual and field work skills. All three external Achievement Standards are offered and this body of knowledge is often the basis for the internal assessments. To be successful at all levels students need to be well organised, with an ability to think locally, nationally and globally and be able to apply the knowledge they have learned in a range of contexts.
Vocational Pathway: Construction and Infrastructure, Creative Industries, Primary Industries, Social and Community Services, Services Industries.
This course can lead to: Level 3 Geography, employment in farming, University, environmental studies, farming and flying.
For more information, please see Head of Social Science, Ms Halford.
Recommended Prior Learning
No prerequisites but Level 1 Geography would be an advantage
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Field trip locally
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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
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Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
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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
Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Interpreter, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant,