Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Tracey Derbyshire (DER)

In this course, students will learn about the natural processes which have created the Tongariro volcanic landscape, which includes visiting the region to conduct geographic research.

Students will also learn about global patterns of maritime piracy, and the issues around how New Zealand will become predator free by 2050.

COURSE COSTS

Students will require a 1B5 exercise book.

Students will also be expected to attend a trip to Tongariro as part of this course. The cost for this is approximately $300.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91244 v4 Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91245 v3 Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic area

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91246 v4 Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91247 v2 Geography 2.8 - Apply spatial analysis, with guidance, to solve a geographic problem

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91240 v2 Geography 2.1 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment 

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 18 NCEA Level 2 credits

This course is endorsable