Level 2 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Norman.
Geographers can best be described as the Jacks of all trades in the world of Humanities, our skills traverse the Humanities and Sciences allowing to develop an all round understanding of our world and the way people and the environment interact. The course is based around two external standards: Development issues (Tanzania), and Geographic Skills (using maps, graphs, photos etc). There are three internal standards: the Research standard is based around collection of data and observations to understand if Auckland has successful public spaces in a one-day field trip around the Auckland CBD. The Contemporary Geographic Issue standard looks at the of issue of forestry slash causing flooding in Tolaga Bay. Students will use Geographic Information systems (ArcGIS) to solve a geographic problem.
In addition to the content and case studies, students learn a range of skills such as gathering, presenting, analysing and interpreting data, together with practical techniques.
Who would be interested in this course?
Any student with an interest in Geography. Level 1 Geography is recommended but not necessary. Students who haven't taken Geography before can join the course and quickly adapt to new content.
Pathway
The skills and attributes gained in Geography courses make students highly employable in a wide variety of fields across both government and non-government sectors.
Geography students are sought after in climate change planning, public policy advisory roles, armed forces, environmental science roles, tourism, conservation and many more exciting industries.
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
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Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development
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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 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem