Palmerston North Girls’ High School
Year 11 Geography
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Tothe.
Geography is the study of the Earth - the land, the oceans, and the people on it. Geographers are interested in how the world works, how it is changing, and why. We are also interested in cultures, societies and politics - how people change our world and how the world changes us
At Year 11, topics include (but are not limited to):
- Natural disasters - Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Tsunamis
- Antarctica
- Ethical Tourism
- Practical geographical skills (e.g. mapping)
Where does it lead? As a subject uniquely positioned with one foot in the humanities and the other in the sciences, Geography provides a pathway to a wide range of qualifications & job areas. Geographers can be found in all types of careers because they have such a wide and sound understanding of the world and how it works.
These job areas include:
Engineering, Architecture, Health sciences, Law, Journalism, Social work, Conservation work, City design and planning, Psychology, Politics, Tourism, Education, Foreign Affairs, Geology, Anthropology and Sociology... and many more
What should I have already done?
You will have a good grounding from studying Social Studies in Years 9 and 10.
Course Contribution
$22.00 workbook
Pathway
Pathway Tags
Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Helicopter Pilot, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, Geospatial Specialist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Mining Engineer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Statistician, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Barrister, Hotel/Motel Manager, Author, Journalist, Psychologist, Trainer, Primary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025
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