12GEO

Year 12 Geography

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss E. Rattray.


Geography is the study of places as the home of people. To make sense of these places we ask three questions: what is where? why there? and why care? 

In Year 12, Geography students seek to interpret the world and how it changes over time - past, present, and future. This includes learning the science behind the formation and change that built, and results in variations in large natural environments like the Amazon Basin. Students make connections between natural environments and and the people that live, work and rely on them in the global topic of coffee production. Geography is a problem solving subject that uses use Geographic Information Systems to layer data, make maps and seek solutions for contentious local issues like "does Auckland need a bigger, better stadium for concerts and sports games?". Ākonga will also take on the role of citizen scientists as they conduct Litter Intelligence audits on local beaches, contributing to a national data base of litter data to inspire action for a litter free world.

Geographers think spatially, using maps, visual images and inquiry skills to develop understandings of the world around us. Fieldwork is an important part of Geography and students will attend a day trip to conduct Geographic research.



Recommended Prior Learning

There are no pre-requisites for this subject. However, we would like to hear why you have chosen Geography. Please write 2-3 sentences to tell us ... 

  • Why you have chosen to take Geography in Year 12.  
  • Any places in the world or environmental issues you are interested to learn about. 


Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

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. 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
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: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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