Albany Senior High School/Coursebook/3GEO

What is this course about?
Geography is the study of the environment as the home of people and seeks to interpret the world and how it changes over time. Relationships and connections betwen people and their natural and cultural environments are explored. The Omaha and local coastal environments are used in a study of interacting natural processes that have shaped and changed these areas. A trip to Waitomo is part of a case study focusing on the cultural processes involved in tourism development. The cultural processes topic also studies tourism development in Bali. Research and geographic skills are developed in studies involving a contemporary geographic issue, the global scale topic and the planning and decision-making topics. Watch the following video to get an idea of"What is Geography" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbgai3dK16Q&amp;feature=related

What will I learn?
A study of coastal environments, Omaha and local beaches is conducted to establish the characteristics and features of the areas. The natural processes that operate in these areas and the impacts of human actions in them are considered. The Waitomo Caves Village and Bali are used as case studies in the analysis of tourism developent as an example of cultural processes. The focus of this topic is on the operation, variation and changes that have occurred in the tourism development of these regions. The effects of the cultural process on the environment and its people is also studied. A choice is made between a study of natural or cultural processes and will involve a day trip to Omaha or an overnight trip to Waitomo. You will also learn how to conduct geographic research or study planning and decision-making. A study of a contemporary geographic issue is aimed at identifing the geographic nature of the issue, the various viewpoints held by stakeholder and evaluation of a range of courses of action leading to a justified recommendation. The global study involves a topic or theme across regions or nations which have worldwide significance.

What sorts of things will I do?
You will:


 * go on a fieldtrip to Omaha beach to study coastal processses.
 * visit Waitomo to experience the thrills of being a tourist and study tourism development.
 * plan and reseach a topic. collect, process and present your findings.
 * use maps and images of your study areas.
 * develop your spreadsheets and powerpoint skills to present your research.
 * study contemporary issues.

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.