Year 13 Geography

Geography is the study of how people interact with their environment. Geography helps us to interpret the world and how it changes over time. Students will explore the relationships and connections between people and both natural and cultural environments. Geography investigates the ways in which features are arranged on the Earth’s surface and helps to understand and explain the patterns and processes that create them. The themes covered in Year 11, 12 and 13 are from local, national and global settings.

Possible Topics Include:

Geographic Issues: Global Sea Level Rise, Human Trafficking, Coral Bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef, Forestry Slash in NZ

Geographic Skills: Map, diagram, graphing and interpretation skills

Global Patterns: Mega Cities, Maritime Piracy

Geographic Research: Spatial variations and coastal processes at Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit

Course Contributions:

Students will have the opportunity to attend an overnight trip to Golden Bay to visit Wharariki Beach and Farewell Spit. Cost - $200.

This subject is University Entrance Accredited.