Geography Level 2

This course builds on the skills and understandings gained at Level 1.

Geography Level 2 (Full Year) (L2GEOGF)

Prior Learning: Any Level Geography course but may be taken without any previous study at the discretion of the HOD
Future Pathways/Subjects: Any Geography courses at Level 3
Notes:
Students may not study this course as well as L2GEOGH.
This course is designed for students who wish to gain a good understanding of the world they live in. It covers: Patterns of Urban Sprawl (Auckland), Difference in Development (Singapore and Vietnam), Research (Waiwhakahio River), a local Geographic issue (Fracking), Global Patterns (endangered species), and Geographic Skills and Concepts
TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE: 26 credits
EXTERNAL CREDITS: Level 2 8 credits; Level 3 4 credits
INTERNAL CREDITS: 14 credits

 Standard
Number		  Level  Credits  Lit / Num  Full Title  Method of
Assessment		 Assessment Opportunities Offered
 91241  2  3  L1 Lit Geography 2.2 – Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern  Assignment
 91244  2  5  Num, L1
Lit		  Geography 2.5 – Conduct geographic research with guidance  Assignment
 91245  2  3  L1 Lit Geography 2.6 – Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue  Assignment
 91246  2  3  L1 Lit Geography 2.7 – Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale  Assignment
 91242  2  4  L1 Lit, B Lit Geography 2.3 – Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development  Exam  External
 91429  3  4  L1 Lit, B Lit Geography 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills  Exam  External
91240 2 4 Geography 2.1 – Demonstrate a geographic understanding of a large difference in development Exam External

 

Geography Level 2 (Half Year) (L2GEOGH)

Prior Learning: Any L2GEOG Course but may be taken without any previous study at the discretion of the HOD Geography.
Future Pathways/Subjects: Any Geography courses at Level 3
Note:
This course is designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of how cities work and the forces that shape and influence them. It covers Patterns of a selected urban environment (TBC), a geographic issue facing cities (TBC), the global pattern of cities around the world over time.
A student may not study this course as well as L2GEOGF.

TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE: 9 credits
EXTERNAL CREDITS: Credits
INTERNAL CREDITS: 9 credits

 Standard
Number		  Level  Credits  Lit / Num  Full Title  Method of
Assessment		 Assessment Opportunities Offered
 91241  2  3  L1 Lit Geography 2.2 – Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern  Assignment
 91245  2  3  L1 Lit Geography 2.6 – Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue  Assignment
91246 2 3 L1 Lit Geography 2.7 – Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale Assignment

Vocational Pathways

rosette-fullThe NZ Qualifications Authority has identified six categories of jobs.  The aim is to improve the relevance of learning for students by indicating how their learning and achievement is valued by broad sectors of the workforce. Vocational Pathways enables employers to assess whether potential employees’ skills align with their industry requirements more easily. This will be a real advantage when they look for work and training opportunities in the sector.

Students now have access to their personalised Vocational Profile on the NZQA website and it is important to students use this as a tool to plan their subjects.

More on vocational pathways can be found at  Vocational Pathways

  • Relevant Vocational Pathways links:
  • Construction and Infrastructure
  • Manufacturing and Technology
  • Primary Industries
  • Service Industries
  • Social and Community Services
  • Creative Industries