Yr 12 Geography
There are three major themes of study:
- Natural Landscapes: Distinctive regions, largely dominated by their Physical Environments, including: the Amazon Basin and the South Island High Country
- Inequalities in Development: The nature and causes of economic variation in the world, including: World patterns, Examples of regions and countries
- Urban Settlement: The nature of large cities – to include social and economic patterns of selected case studies, including: – Sao Paulo, Christchurch
Previous study of Geography at Year 11 is helpful but not essential if the student is prepared to undertake extra work in the initial stages. A guide for entry to the course is 14 credits in Level 1 Geography or equivalent. Part of the assessment includes field work.
Achievement Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Develop and apply skills and techniques used in geographic inquiry and interpretation
- Develop an understanding of the feature of natural and cultural environments and their component landscapes
- Appreciate the qualities and needs of the environment seen always in relation to people’s social and economic needs and values
- Contribute to society by decision making about relationships between people and their natural environment
| Internally Assessed Achievement Standards | |||
| GEOG2.5 | 90335 | 5 Credits | Carry out and present guided geographic research |
| GEOG2.6 | 90336 | 3 Credits | Explain a contemporary geographic issue and evaluate courses of action |
| GEOG2.7 | 90337 | 3 Credits | Explain a geographic topic at a global scale |
| Externally Assessed Achievement Standards | |||
| GEOG2.1 | 90331 | 3 Credits | Explain a natural landscape |
| GEOG2.2 | 90332 | 3 Credits | Explain an urban settlement |
| GEOG2.3 | 90333 | 3 Credits | Explain disparities (in development) within or between countries |
| GEOG2.4 | 90334 | 4 Credits | Apply skills and ideas, in a geographic context |