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Geography is the study of places, what makes them special, what happens within them, the connections among them, and the processes that have made them. Geographers specialise in studying the interactions between social and natural processes, the landscapes and social forms produced by these relationships, and how and why the places they make differ across space and time. Geographers have a deep interest in how our world is changing and how societies might intervene to make better futures.
This course offers a combination of external and internal assessment
This course is University approved and offers UE literacy credits
Course endorsement available
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Geography is the study of places, what makes them special, what happens within them, the connections among them, and the processes that have made them.
Geographers specialise in studying the interactions between social and natural processes, the landscapes and social forms produced by these relationships, and how and why the places they make differ across space and time. Geographers have a deep interest in how our world is changing and how societies might intervene to make better futures.
With climate change upon us, environmental crises, growing inequalities in New Zealand and around the world, along with the increasing threat of global conflict, the subject of Geography has never been more important. Through purposeful study of Geography, you will be well placed to make sense of the changes happening in our world. In addition to that you will develop geographical understandings that can lead to a diverse range of geography based career options.
Learning could include;
Pollution in the Pacific Islands
A global issue like human trafficking or marine piracy
A significant geographic event like Round the Bays, Rhythm and Vines or Homegrown
Tourism development in Rotorua
Field work skills including collaboration with others, surveying, precis sketching, making observations
Current issues and events
You will learn to think about patterns by using maps, visual images, and inquiry processes, as well as geographical information systems (GIS), to obtain, present, and analyse information. You will also explore different perspectives around big issues facing the globe today. Part of the course is a field trip to Rotorua where we investigate one of the biggest industries around the world, tourism.
Your work will be assessed through a range of internal assessments and external assessments. Students can choose to complete one or both externals.
Standard AS91427 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s) (external) - UE Lit Reading/Writing
Standard AS91428 - Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective (internal) - UE Lit Reading
Standard AS91429 - Demonstrate understanding of a given environment through selection and application of geographic skills and concepts (external) - UE Lit Reading/Writing
Standard AS91431 - Contemporary geographic issue (internal) - UE Lit Reading
Standard AS91432 - Geographic topic at a global scale (internal) - UE Lit Reading
Donation Request: $180
The donation request covers a field trip to Rotorua. Transport, food and accommodation
Additional Costs of $170 for all activities on the field trip to Rotorua.
For further information you can contact:
HOLA of Social Sciences - Melanie Meikle - mlm@pc.school.nz
Or
Careers Department - careers@pc.school.nz