12GEOE

Level 2 Geography - Extension

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss M. Learmonth.

Level 2 Geography Extension

Level 2 Geography Extension is the study of cultural and natural geography. Topics studied include a socio-economic individual research study where students must conduct both primary and secondary research. A study of the city of Chicago is included in another internal which looks at the number and type of crimes committed in the city, and the relationship it has with different ethnic, socio-economic groups and gangs.


Rather than studying malaria or the Human Development Index as outlined in the Level 2 programme, this extension class looks at a global issue and pattern of their choosing at the Level 3 standard. 

The Amazon Rainforest is a study to gain an appreciation of habitat loss, its causes and their consequences. Finally, the differences between two Pacific nations where development is identified and reasons for these differences are investigated. Throughout the course, skills and geographic concepts are used to introduce, develop and stimulate understanding and students sit the Level 3 Skills external standard. This course leads to Level 3 Geography Extension and Scholarship Geography in Year 13.

The Amazon - our case study for a Large Natural Environment

Fiji - one of our case studies for Differences in Development


Entry Criteria

This is a restricted entry course. To gain entry into Level 2 Geography Extension students must:

  • be taking an extension course currently or
  • request entry into the course as part of the course selection process.

 Final entry into extension courses: 

  • depend on academic results and/or
  • require the approval of the Deputy Headmaster responsible for extension courses.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.

A small charge will be made to cover the transport costs for the research assessment.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91240 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91241 v3
NZQA Info
Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 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. 91429 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91432 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 15
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.