Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)

Level 2 Geography: Mega Cities & Mountains (GEO202)

GEO202
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Findlay.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

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.  We would also spend a day in Wellington City investigating zones, infrastructure and town planning. Costs TBC.

Learning Areas:

Level 2 optional courses, Social Sciences


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

Level 3 20th Century Art, Architecture & Design (HAR303), Level 3 Geography: From City to Sea (GEO303), Level 3 History: Genocide in the 20th Century (HIS303), Level 3 Science - Earth and Space Science (ESS301), Level 3 Sustainable Societies & Futures (SUS303)


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2 x 1B8 exercise books, 2 x Reeves A4 Graph Pad 

Field trip costs: approx. $45










Disclaimer


POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.