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Unuhia te rito o te harakeke kei whea te kōmako e kō Whakatairangitia – rere ki uta, rere ki tai; Ui mai koe ki ahau he aha te mea nui o te ao, Māku e kī atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata!
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.
WHY STUDY geography AT YEAR 10?
WHY STUDY geography AT YEAR 10?
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 career options.
Where can studying Geography lead me to in the future?
People with a background in Geography are employed in a wide range of in-demand and well paid roles including:
Click on the links below for further information about careers for people with a background in Geography:
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
Year 10 Geography is a half-year course taken in conjunction with either 10HIS or 10CMM. Through studying Geography you will learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies, to obtain, present and analyse information, and to think critically about the world around you.
The Year 10 Geography topics are:
Mapping New Zealand & the world.
Orienteering on the waterfront and Matairangi Mt Victoria.
Human Geography: global study of gangs.
Physical Geography: landforms.
Geography in the news.
Geography jobs and careers.
What WILL I DO?
What WILL I DO?
Year 10 Geography is a half year course designed to give you a fun and interesting introduction to the subject. You will spend approximately 3-4 weeks on the following topics:
Mapping New Zealand & the world.
Orienteering on the waterfront and/or Matairangi Mt Victoria.
Human Geography: global study of gangs.
Physical Geography: landforms (with a field trip to Harcourt Park, Totara Park, and Wainuiomata Hill to study earthquakes).
Geography in the news.
Geography jobs and careers.
By the end of this course you will:
Have a good general knowledge of both New Zealand and world geography.
Have developed a wide range of geographic skills (including navigation skills).
Be familiar with basic geographic concepts.
Be very well placed to study Geography at Year 11.
Other Details About This Course
There is a one day field trip around the Hutt Valley region. At this stage it is likely to be in Terms 2 & 4. There will be a charge to cover transport and details will be given nearer the time.
wHAT will I NEED?
wHAT will I NEED?
Year 10 Geography is open entry. There are no prerequisites to join the course. All assessments are done through Google Classroom so you should have your own device. Laptops and Chromebooks are ideal for this purpose. You will also need a small 3B1 notebook for a weekly current events quiz.
How is this course assessed?
How is this course assessed?
There may be two formative Learning Progression assessments in this half-year course:
1) World Trip assessment
2) Landforms Model Making assessment
Your class teacher will tell you more about these assessments closer to the time.
Contact
Contact
We hope you have a successful and interesting year!
Craig Blacklock is in charge of Y10 Geography. Please feel free to contact him:
The Geography Department is also on Instagram @wc_geography
Please follow us on IG to find out more about Geography at Wellington College.
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