Te Aroha College Te Aroha College

Geography L1

11GEO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: T. Halford.

Recommended Prior Learning

None


Course Highlights: Geography is the study of the natural world and the interconnections within. It teaches students how to look at issues and problems using differing perspectives or viewpoints. It develops an understanding of our local environment and the world, and teaches understanding of global issues and concerns. 

 

Students will learn a range of geographic skills throughout the programme, including mapping, graphing, visual and field work skills.

 

Vocational Pathway: Creative Industries, Primary Industries, Social and Community Services, Services Industries.

 

This course can lead to: Level 2 and Level 3 Geography, university courses in Earth Science,

Geology, Meteorology, Climatology, soil science.

 

For more information, please see Head of Social Sciences, Miss Halford.


Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Pathway

Geography L2

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Interpreter, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Costs Potential field trip costs tbc