12GEO
12GEO -Geography - NCEA Level 2
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Jackson.
12 Geography - NCEA Level 2
Course Statement: | The students will investigate contemporary geographical issues in New Zealand, the global impacts and significance of Covid around the world and they will undertake a research project focusing on the Tongariro Volcanic Centre. The students will study the Tongariro Volcanic Zone and development. They will apply Geography concepts and skills in an examination setting. There will be a trip to Tongariro as part of the course. |
Topics Covered: | |
Student Voice: | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bqPf4YzE7AJ_cpTYruXWMjQrsd7o8Fb7/view?usp=sharing |
Course prerequisites
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 subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available:
19
Internal Assessed Credits:
11
External Assessed Credits:
8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91240 v2
NZQA Info
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
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. 91243 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
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
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. 91246 v3
NZQA Info
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0
Disclaimer
All subjects for 2025 are subject to numbers and staff.