GEOGRAPHY is the study of how people use their environment.
- It leads to an understanding of how the natural environment operates AND considers the various ways that people use it.
- It is particularly important in today’s world because it considers the most effective ways that our environmentally threatened world can best use all of its resources for the good of all people.
Sciences
Geography can link with a range of science subjects and leads to a qualification in the sciences.E.g. Geology, chemistry, biology, physics, maths,
- This is an important supporting subject for engineers, environmentalists and others
- It is now one of the preferred options for medicine and architecture
Commerce
Geography can link with Economics. Planet earth and its people are our two key resources to be managed by the economists.Social Sciences
Geography is important in combination with anthropology, sociology, political science for any potential social scientist or politician.Tourism, Recreation, Leisure
Geography is an essential base subject for the growing range of employment opportunities as we look to using the world as our ‘playground’.Out of work, on holiday or just being alive
Geography will give you a whole new insight to the world around you, the clouds that float by, which wave to surf, what tree to plant, where to go on holiday…………………………….Planning
You will not be able to do it well without GEOGRAPHY …- Planning where to live, where to build, how to use this space or that one…………..
- Planning for the Council, the City, the Country, at United Nations………….
Level 1 Geography
The following Achievement Standard topics are covered:1.1 Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural events.
1.3 Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of an environment.
1.4 Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment.
1.5 Conduct geographic research, with direction.
1.6 Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue.
1.7 Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale.
Level 2 Geography
The following Achievement Standard topics are covered:2.1 Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment.
2.4 Apply geographic concepts and skills to demonstrate understanidng of a given environment.
2.5 Conduct geographic research with guidance.
2.6 Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue.
2.7 Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale.
Level 3 Geography
The following Achievement Standard topics are covered:
3.1 Analyse natural processes in the context of a geographic environment
3.3 Explain the contribution of geography to planning and decision-making processes.
3.4 Select and apply skills and ideas in a geographic context
3.5 Carry out and present geographic research with consultation
3.6 Analyse a contemporary geographic issue and evaluate courses of action
3.7 Analyse a geographic topic at a global scale