7GEO

Year 12 7GEO – Geography (NCEA L2)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA):

Why this course:    

Geography seeks explanations about how the world works and helps us to understand alternative futures. Geographers explore real issues, both globally and locally. Geography helps prepare us with the knowledge, skills and understanding to make sense of the world and to face the challenges that shape our societies.

Geography at this level allows students to develop skills which enable them to:

  • Research a local geographic issue
  • Explore global patterns and interactions
  • Investigate a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
  • Analyse a local issue using geographical information systems
  • Understand differences in development
  • Connect and build on social, valuing, thinking and practical skills

Course information:    

Students will explore:

  • Local alpine environments and the problems the face into the future
  • Geographic issues which could include pest management, national parks and/or sustainable energy
  • Developmental differences between Norway and Burkina Faso
  • Geographical skills locally and globally

This course leads to:    

Level 3 Geography (8GEO) and/or Level 3 Tourism (8TOU).



Prerequisites

Completion of the Level 1 Geography course with a minimum of 10 credits OR entry at the discretion of the HoLA.

Equipment and Stationery

There will be field trips associated with this course. Field trips are focused on primary data collection which is required for internal assessments. The cost associated with these trips will be communicated when they are known.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91242 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91243 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91244 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91245 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91246 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91247 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0