Level 2 Geography: Mega Cities & Mountains (GEO202)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Findlay, Mrs A. Peszynski.
Mega Cities and Mountains
This Social Science course has a Geography focus. It will be assessed against the National Achievement Standards with credits gained towards NCEA Level 2.
The course covers various geographic topics and concepts relating to Explaining Natural Environments and conducting Geographic Research at Tongariro National Park, Geographic concepts and Skills; and Urban patterns Geographic Issues and Global Patterns in Mega Cities.
Students will attain their credits by a programme of internal and external assessment. 14 credits (8 Externally assessed).
Fieldwork
The fieldwork could include a 3 day excursion to Tongariro National Park to study this amazing natural environment. The estimated cost of the this trip is $300. We would also spend a day in Wellington City investigating zones, infrastructure and town planning.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry - anyone can pick up this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
2 x 1B8 exercise books, 2 x Reeves A4 Graph Pad
Tongariro Trip - costs tbc
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
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