2GEO

2GEO - Level 2 Geography

Course Description

We explore a range of natural and cultural environments, including global and urban studies, geographic skills including research and ICT analysis and positive actions for nature, culture and people.

Students gain transferable skills in

  • Field trips and methods for collection of information outside the class
  • Teamwork and independent thinking
  • A holistic worldview
  • Analytical skills, including cultural, statistical and geo-spatial analysis including Google Earth and ArcGIS
  • Practical application of concepts including environment, sustainability, patterns and perspectives 
  • Ability to design and carry out research projects
  • Ability to communicate visually, verbally and in writing
  • Synthesise different viewpoints and types of information.


Course Overview

Term 1
Viewing and Doing - An introduction to your world, including….
Geographic research and local sustainable actions

Term 2
Cities, Spaces and Changing Places - Urban studies and spatial analysis
You choose a range of cities and analyse patterns.
Studies have included CSI Chicago - reducing crime in Chicago and Wellington, the coolest little capital in the world

Term 3
Global Studies - Patterns, Processes and People around the world
You have a choice of global studies, topics have included global rain forests and the spread of hip hop music

Term 4
Review - this short term is spent preparing for success in NCEA examinations

Recommended Prior Learning

15 Level 1 credits achieved in one Social Science course or English.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Optional enrichment camps are arranged by student interest and choice.
Past 2Geo trips have been to Wellington, West Coast, Aoraki-Mt Cook, Queenstown and Gold Coast

Pathway

Tourism
• Foreign affairs and development agencies
• Environmental science and conservation
• Companies using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Emergency and defence services including army, navy, air force, police etc…
• Local authorities and town planning
• Public service including education and health
• Research and policy
• People-focused positions, like teaching, human resources or unions.

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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90810 v3
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 2.1 - Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes to a sustainable future
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
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. 91243 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91246 v3
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
A.S. 91247 v2
NZQA Info
Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem
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: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0