Log Jam
NCEA Assessment Package
Level 2 Geography
AS91245: Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
Log Jam is a self-contained assessment package that investigates the forestry slash issue affecting communities, rivers and beaches.
The forestry slash issue is a powerful case study for geography students because it brings together natural hazards, land use, environmental sustainability, and community wellbeing—all in one issue. It shows how human actions, like large-scale exotic forestry, interact with natural events like cyclones to produce serious consequences. Studying this issue helps students explore real-world tensions between economic development, environmental protection, and the rights of local communities in Aotearoa.
The assessment can be completed with pen and paper using the printed resource booklet, or completed on your school’s digital platform with the help of an attractive online version of the resources. Students will describe the forestry slash problem affecting the Tairāwhiti / East Coast region, explain the different viewpoints around it, evaluate three courses of action to address the issue, and justify one to move forward with.
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What’s in the Package?
The Assessment Booklet consists of write-on sheets for students to provide their responses, with spacing that indicates appropriate answer length. Assessment booklet has a coversheet (customisable) that outlines the achievement standard, instructions and key terms.
A range of video clips are provided to watch as a class, or for students to watch individually. The video clips help them understand the issue and develop their answers.
The full colour resource booklet consists of articles and images that help students develop their answers.
The videos and resource booklet articles are also available for students to access online on a stylish custom website.
The online resource bank for students also has audio versions of each of the text news articles. This will help all learners, but especially those with relevant special assessment conditions.
Two video question sheets (along with separate answer sheets), are provided to help introduce the topic to students and develop their understanding.
The digital resource bank has an introduction section to give the students context and background the issue.
Two processing templates are also provided for students to collect information while examining the videos and resources
The detailed marking schedule also contains a range of example answers for each task and indications for NCEA grade differentiation.
Product Information
Log Jam was created in: Mid 2025
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Interesting topics with beautifully presented resources
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