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Geography 12GEO 2012 WHAT WILL I LEARN? What are the factors that create spectacular mountain landscapes in New Zealand? The Amazon’s part in world climate and global issues Why are cities are growing so fast? What are their common characteristics? Case studies of Sao Paolo and Wellington A wide range of practical skills in Geography HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? (based on the draft matrix) 6 Level 2 Achievement Standards 4 internally assessed make up 14 credits 2 externally assessed make up 7 credits WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE? Ideally, Level 1 Geography but anyone may select this course WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO? Geography equips you with portable skills in thinking, writing and problem solving. You will be able to apply a broad outlook to every situation and you will find openings in any career pathway that includes people, planning and communications such as Human Resources, Travel, Consultancy, Government Agencies and Law. WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS? $10 -­‐ course fee $13 -­‐ Skills Write-­‐on booklet $35 -­‐ 2-­‐day Kawekas field trip $220 -­‐ 4 day Wellington trip $18 -­‐ 1-­‐day Blowhard Bush trip WHO COULD TELL ME MORE? Mr Seaman or Mrs Cleary CODEAS/USLEVELGEOGRAPHY LEVEL 2 CREDIT INT/EXT2.1 Explain a natural landscape 3 External 2.2 Explain an urban settlement 3 Internal 2.4 Apply skills and ideas in a geographic context 4 External 2.5 Conduct guided geographic research 5 Internal 2.6 Explain a contemporary geographic issue 3 Internal 2.7 Explain a global study 3 Internal 30