Geography - Te Mātai Matawhenua
Course Description
Level 2 Geography students will further develop an understanding of both physical geography and human geography. Aspects such as social issues, environmental issues, patterns, contributing factors and solutions will be studied as part of understanding the world we live in. Topics include investigating an urban pattern, e.g. homicide and gangs in Chicago, geographic research, a global issue – HIV/AIDs, geographic skills such as mapping and graphing, and the differences in development or geographic understanding of a large natural environment.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Geography 2.3 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Geography 2.5 - Conduct geographic research with guidance
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines