John Paul II High School

Level 1 Geography

11GEO

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Coulthard.

School Geography aims to help students develop an understanding of the environment as the home of people. 

Geography has an integrative approach, which means that students will develop a broad understanding of how places are made and changed, and will develop a balanced view of, and respect for their environment. 

The course provides opportunity for individual achievement and the development of a range of skills relevant to a variety of different career opportunities.

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Subject Overview

Term 1
Understanding our local taiao, followed by, it really is a changing world with many challenges – and how might climate change impact on these Biomes

Term 2
Geographic challenges and natural processes across te taiao .

Term 3
Changing populations across the globe and in te taiao lead to many geographic challenges – and how might climate change impact on populations across the globe.

Term 4
Geographic challenges in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the Pacific.

Learning Areas:

__________ Social Sciences __________ Te Ao Tangata

Assessment Information

Assessment is a compilation of internal and external assessments. Internal assessments will be undertaken periodically through the year.
External examination will be held in Term 4

Level 2 Geography

Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Driller, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Travel Agent/Adviser, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant

YEAR 11 ESSENTIAL STATIONERY ITEMS
BIC Clic Green Retractable Ballpoint Pens Medium Tip $0.69
Vinyl Eraser Large 61x21mm $0.63
Glue Stick Large 40g $1.69
Plastic Ruler 30cm Clear $0.59
HB Pencil With Nameplate Assorted Colours $0.55
Metal Pencil Sharpener 1 Hole $0.95
Blue Retractable Ballpoint Pens $1.10
Black Retractable Ballpoint Pens $1.10
Red Retractable Ballpoint Pen $0.55
Coloured Pencils, Pack of 12 $3.99
Desk Style Highlighters Chisel Tip, Pack of 4 $4.59
14B8 LPA4 Loose Leaf Refill Pad 7mm Lined 50 Leaves $1.31
Casio FX82AU Plus II 2 Scientific Calculator Black $26.48
Flash Drive 16GB USB 3.0 $8.99
Key Ring Tag $1.50
Headphone / Ear Buds $11.49
TOTAL: $66.20

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