Whangaparaoa College
Level 2 Geography
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Haggart.
Geography studies the Earth’s features and related human activity – it gives an understanding of people and places. Geography helps us understand our own lives in a global world and the vital issues we face such as natural disasters, climatic change, resource dependency, diminishing food supply, human rights and poverty eradication, and environmental protection and sustainability. Field trips will embed the skills and foundational knowledge of some of the topics studied.
The source offers 2 optional field trip opportunities in 2025.
Topics covered may include:
Geographic patterns of crime in Chicago
Gold mining in the Coromandel and related threats to sustainability ( Optional field trip)
A geographic perspective on Auckland’s transport issues ( optional field trip using public transport around Auckland)
The global HIV epidemic
The inequalities of development in Tanzania ( External)
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
1 x 2B8 exercise book.
Field trip costs TBC
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
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 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
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Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Disclaimer
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.
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