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
The 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