GEOGRAPHY 31F - Full Year

Geography is the study of the Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and te taiao (environments), the world in which we live. As a geographer you will learn to interpret the world and how it changes over time and explain the relationships and connections between people and te taiao. This course includes an investigative process along the Canterbuy coastline, a contemporary geographic issue and a global pattern that has significance to humans. The course also involves interpreting resources to apply geographic concepts and skills through analysing and creating maps and graphs.

Study and assessments include:
AS 3.2 Demonstrating understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s) through the concept of Tourism. 

AS 3.4 Demonstrating understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills.

AS 3.5 Conducting geographic research of spatial variations along the Canterbury coastline.

AS 3.6 Analysing aspects of a geographic issue. 

AS 3.7 Analysing aspects of a geographic pattern at a global scale.

If a student achieves 14 Level 3 credits in this course it will be counted as an approved subject for University Entrance. This course includes 14 reading credits and 8 writing credits for University Literacy.

Future Pathways:
University studies as a Science, Resource Management or Arts subject and can lead to careers in Tourism, Urban Planning, GIS specialist, Transport management, Environment management, Marketing and Real Estate, just to name a few.