Naenae College Naenae College

Level 1 Geography

GEO100
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Gaffney, Mr C. Eade.

Geography is the study of how people interact with the environment. In this exciting Level 1 Geography course, you'll explore fascinating topics like earthquakes in Aotearoa and beyond, microclimates around the school and Hutt Valley, along with Geographic issues in the Pacific. You'll also learn how to create maps and use data to solve geographic problems. The course includes upskilling in mapping and graphing, which will help you visually represent and analyse geographic information. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to go out and conduct real-world geographic research. This course is perfect for developing your research, analysis, and technical skills while discovering more about the world around you.




Learning Areas:

Geography, Social Science


Pathway

Level 2 Geography, Level 2 History, Level 2 Media Studies, Level 2 Psychology, Level 2 Sociology

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Mine/Quarry Manager, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher