YEAR 12 Status
Optional
14 credits achieved in Level 1 NCEA Geography (8 credits – external), or 60 credits achieved in the student’s top four subjects in NCEA Level 1 and by recommendation of the HoD Geography.
Prerequisites
Periods per week Five Description The course consists of seven NCEA Level 2 achievement standards, which are based upon the following themes: AS 91240 Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment. (4 credits – external) AS 91241 Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern. (3 credits – internal) AS 91242 Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development. (4 credits – external) AS 91243 Apply concepts and geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment. (4 credits – external) AS 91244 Conduct geographic research with guidance. (5 credits – internal) AS 91245 Explain aspects of a contemporary geographic issue. (3 credits – internal) AS 91246 Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale. An examination of the spread of malaria. (3 credits – internal) The first unit above takes approximately 10 weeks. Each unit has a series of class exercises, practical work and, when possible, fieldwork. A three-day field trip will take us to Broken River,mid Term1. Other one-day field trips may occur through the year.
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Christ’s College Canterbury
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