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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 11?
WHY STUDY geography AT YEAR 11?
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?
Students learn to think spatially and use maps, visual images and new technologies to obtain, present and analyse information. In Year 11 Geography, students may cover the following topics:
Course Content
1. How to make your own country.
2. Globalization.
3. Wellington's Landscape
4. Population Distribution: NZ & USA.
5. Geographic skills & concepts (including orienteering).
6. Geography jobs and careers.
7. Current events.
What WILL I DO?
What WILL I DO?
Year 11 Geography students will:
Use maps,
Go on field trips,
Write reports.
Use geographic concepts,
Learn to think spatially like a geographer,
Be well placed to begin NCEA L2 Geography in 2026.
Field Trips: Multiple visits to the Wellington's CBD and waterfront during class time will take place throughout the year. Students will also do orienteering on the waterfront and/or on Matairangi Mt Victoria.
wHAT will I NEED?
wHAT will I NEED?
Year 11 Geography is open entry. There is no prior learning required to do the course, and you do not need to have studied Y10 Geography to be successful in L1 Geography.
All work and assessments are done through Google Classroom so students should have their own device. Chromebooks and other types of laptops are ideal for this purpose.
Students must have a small 1B5 notebook for their weekly current events quiz.
All details will be on the class stationary list.
How is this course assessed?
How is this course assessed?
This course is assessed using our WC Learning Progression Framework and provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to continue onto NCEA L2 Geography the following year.
After consultation with the HOD, interested students may also opt to attempt the Scholarship Geography exam.
We hope you have a successful and interesting year!
Craig Blacklock is in charge of Level 1 Geography.
Please feel free to contact him:
The Geography Department is also on Instagram @wc_geography
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