Level 2 Geography - Extension
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Clarke.
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. Fieldwork opportunities will be provided for the internal standards where a local case study is possible. 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 Principal 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.
External
NZQA Info
Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment
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Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern
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Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development
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Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
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Geography 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills
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Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Anaesthetic Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Interpreter, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Translator, Library Assistant, Policy Analyst, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant,
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.