Level 1 Geography
L1GEO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Handley.
The importance of land / sustainability
Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua
As people disappear from sight, the land remains
This whakatauki speaks to the importance and permanence of land. While people come and go, the land remains. As humans we rely on the land. We must think long-term and see the big picture to ensure the sustainability of the land.
Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of the Earth’s surface and human societies spread across it. Geography helps you understand people's perspective on various issue and pathways for solving issues. It looks at what is happening now in the world and how we could influence decision making in the future. Level 1 Geography will cover a range of topics including beach processes, tropical cyclones, child poverty and sustainable use of the land.
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Pathway
Level 2 Classical Studies, Level 2 Geography, Level 2 History, Level 2 Tourism
Geography is a subject that leads to many different career pathways including private sector, data mapping companies, power companies, global logistics and transport companies, public sector organisations, city and regional councils and science-based crown entities.
Career PathwaysMining Engineer, Survey Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher