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Prior LearningPrerequisite: 12 credits in Level 1 Geography or at the discretion of the HOD Geography
In Genesis 1 we read about how God created the earth around us and how we are to manage the resources in this world for the benefit of everyone. In Geography, we study how people interact with this environment that God has provided for us
Geography gives students the skills and knowledge to better understand the world around them. To help students prepare for future challenges like climate change, economic disparities, resource depletion and achieving sustainable development, we study the following themes relating to people’s interaction with their environment. These include:
Students will have the opportunity to carry out field work during a three day field trip to the Tongariro National Park as part of their studies.
Term 1
Tongariro Volcanic Centre
Geographic Research (Vegetation Zonation on Mt Ruapehu)
Term 2
Urban Patterns (Crime in Chicago)
Using Essential Geographic Skills
Term 3
Disparities in Development (Tanzania & NZ)
Geographic Topics at a Global Scale (HIV & Aids)
Tongariro field trip (approx. cost $140 - $180); Skills workbook ($20);
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