11GEO

Year 11 Geography

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

Career Pathways

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