2 Geography
2GEO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Rasmussen.
Recommended Prior LearningMinimum of 6 credits in a L1 Social Sciences or Science course or with HOD approval.
Level 2 Geography is the study of cultural and natural geography.
In Level 2 Geography, students will investigate points of view into a range of challenges people and the planet are experiencing. Students will examine global processes, issues with local environments such as Mà„ngere urban development and livelihoods in countries such as Tanzania. Throughout the course skills and Geographic concepts are used to introduce, develop and stimulate understanding. This course leads to Level 3 Geography.
Trips: We will be conducting Geographic Research in the field. There maybe an overnight trip in 2023 (to be confirmed) if so, it will cost approximately $45.
As Climate Change occurs and processes in the oceans change, people's homes and livelihoods are being impacted such as these homes in Hawai'i.
Course Overview
Term 1
In Term 1 we start the year off by looking at a Global Issue of the moment. This year we looked at Coral Reefs and Tropical Rain Forests (like the Amazon). Last year we looked at processes like Colonisation. Your teacher will ask the class what they want to learn about before constructing the unit of work.
Term 2
In Term 2 we will launch into our 'Geographic Research'. This will either be a student inquiry (of your own choice) or we will look at what happens with the environment and how it changes when the altitude (how high you are) increases.
Term 3
In Term 3 we are examining Urban Patterns. This topic we are examining crime rates in the United States of America. We know some areas like Chicago and Detroit have very high rates of crimes, but why? Are their constitutional rights (their laws) to blame?
Term 4
In Term 4 we are looking at an issue that is currently happening in Aotearoa. Last year we looked the issue of water bottling and how companies can take our resources for free. This year we looked the issue of climate change and how it is impacting our environments.
Pathway
3 Geography, 3 History, 3 Tourism Studies
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