Teacher in Charge: Ms P. Urwin.
Pre-requisitesStudied the subject at previous level (attaining 14 credits, literacy pass and level pass) or by approval of HOD.
Geography is exciting, challenging and relevant to today’s world. Geography in Year 12 is about getting to know and having a deeper understanding of the world around you. This year we widen our focus to include the study of the Tongariro volcanic environment and Tanzania. There is a 3 day field trip to the Tongariro Volcanic environment supporting the work for Achievement Standards 2.1 and 2.5.
The big themes include geographical understanding of:
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, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery3 day Tongariro National Park trip $360 (approximately).
Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.