Level 2 Geography: Mega Cities & Mountains (GEO202)
GEO202 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr K. Findlay, Mrs A. Peszynski.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry - anyone can pick up this course.
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.
Learning Areas:
Level 2 optional courses, Social Sciences
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 3 20th Century Art, Architecture & Design (HAR303), Level 3 Classical Studies: Greek Art & Roman Philosophers (CLA303), 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)
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery2 x 1B8 exercise books, 2 x Reeves A4 Graph Pad
Field trip costs: approx. $45