Geography 2
GEO2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Beth Arnott.
PrerequisitesIf you did not take a pathway course at Level 1, or achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course, you will need HOD approval.
Geography is about the relationship between people and the natural world. It is about the world around us, how people experience It, and how people remake the world.
Geography develops lifelong skills, including:
- An understanding of the process which affect physical and human environments.
- An understanding of place on a local, regional, and global scale.
- The ability to use and understand geographical data and information.
- An understanding of how communities around the world are affected and constrained by different environments.
- The ability to explore the relationships and connections between people and both natural and cultural environments.
- The ability to view and understand the real-world application of scientific study and theory with particular focus on the natural world and the relationship with people.
- The ability to apply their own personal experiences in a geographic context and understand how they personally can influence local, regional, and global events.
Students learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, including geographical information systems (GIS) to obtain, present, and analyse information
Course Overview
Term 1
Geographic Research and Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment. AS 91244 (Internal) and AS 91240 (External)
Physical and Human Geography – students should be able to:
1. Conduct geographic research with guidance.
2. Describe and explain the processes of plate tectonics behind the formation of the Tongariro Volcanic Zone.
3. Describe and explain how the interaction of the natural world (climatic and fluvial processes) in creating particular landforms.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the impacts these processes have on populations at a local and regional level.
5. Use and interpret a range of data, maps, images and other resources to demonstrate understanding of geographic issues that impact people in New Zealand
Case Study: Tongariro Volcanic Zone
Term 2
Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale AS 91246 (Internal) and Geographic Skills AS 91243 (External)
Human and physical Geography - Students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between a minimum of two geographic processes and how it applies to the problem of global maritime piracy.
2. Describe and explain the patterns and processes that cause the global topic.
3. Demonstrate an understanding that this topic present hazards and offer opportunities for people.
4. Explore management strategies to manage the impacts of the topic.
5. Explore difference perspectives around the global topic.
6. Use and interpret a range of data, maps, images and other resources to demonstrate understanding of geographic issues that impact people on a global scale.
Case Study: Global maritime piracy
Term 3
Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue AS 91245 (Internal) and Geographic Skills AS 91243 (External)
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between a minimum of two geographic processes and how it applies to the contemporary New Zealand geographic issue.
2. Describe and explain the patterns and processes that cause the issue.
3. Demonstrate an understanding that this topic present hazards and offer opportunities for people.
4. Explore management strategies to manage the impacts of this issue.
5. Explore difference perspectives around the issue.
6. Use and interpret a range of data, maps, images and other resources to demonstrate understanding of geographic issues that impact people on a global scale.
Case Study: The Issue with Forestry Slash in Tolaga Bay, NZ.
Term 4
Revision for externals
Pathway
Classical Studies 3, Geography 3, History 3, Psychology 3
Geography leads onto many interesting and varied careers. It leads to careers in Town planning, surveying, mining, geology, resource management, conservation work, environmental studies, hydrology, meteorology, tourism, teaching, and policy analysis. These careers are all very well paid, and geographers are in demand.
Geography Level Two leads onto Geography, Classical Studies, History and Psychology at Level Three.
Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Architect, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Driller, Geologist, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Geophysicist, Health and Safety Adviser, Librarian, Security Officer/Guard, Policy Analyst, Recreation Co-ordinator, Stevedore, Intelligence Officer
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$220 (transport, food, accommodation for Tongariro field trip) + skills book