Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/1GEO

What is this course about?
This course would appeal to students interested in a study of the environment as the home of people, an interpretation of the world and how it changes over time. It explores relationships and connections between people and both the natural and cultural environments. Geography investigates the ways in which features (things) are arranged on the earth's surface. It describes and explains the pattern and processes that create the earth's features. Follow this link to watch a video "Why should I be interested in geography" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUr3s_zfWn8

Why Study Geography? "Study geography because it provides a window into the complexity of our world, and it is only by thinking through complexity that we can successfully act to shape the world that is our home." Geography New Zealand http://www.nzgs.co.nz/why-study-geography

Careers and Skills in Geography http://www.nzgs.co.nz/careers-and-skills-in-geography

What will I learn?
You will learn about extreme natural events such as the Christchurch and Haiti earthquakes, the Japanese and Boxing Day tsunamis or similar recent global events. The processes that cause such events are studies on a global scale to establish patterns and the significance of the exterme natural events to people

A study of sustainable resource use in the local environment.

You will be required to think about the world we live in, express knowledge, manage self, interact with others and contribute to the learning community. You will gain knowledge, skills and experience to understand how people interact with natural and cultural environments and that this interaction has consequences.

What sorts of things will I do?
You will:


 * learn about the world around you.
 * learn about things that that are happening in the world.
 * learn what causes the global event.
 * learn about different people in the world.
 * learn about issues thay affect you.
 * go on field-trips and visit a vineyard.
 * use technology in your geographic surveys and research.
 * do things in detail rather than quickly rushing through.

Frequently asked questions:
Are there any costs for this course?

Class trips will incur a charge for transport and entry fees.

Purchase of prescribed write-in workbooks will be required and charged at the normal retail prices.