Year 12 Geography
12GEO Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss E. Rattray.
Recommended Prior LearningThere are no pre-requisites for this subject. However, we would like to hear why you have chosen Geography. Please write 2-3 sentences to tell us ...
- Why you have chosen to take Geography in Year 12.
- Any places in the world or environmental issues you are interested to learn about.
Geography is the study of places as the home of people. To make sense of these places we ask three questions: what is where? why there? and why care?
In Year 12, Geography students seek to interpret the world and how it changes over time - past, present, and future. This includes learning the science behind the formation and change that built, and results in variations in large natural environments like the Amazon Basin. Students make connections between natural environments and and the people that live, work and rely on them in the global topic of coffee production. Geography is a problem solving subject that uses use Geographic Information Systems to layer data, make maps and seek solutions for contentious local issues like "does Auckland need a bigger, better stadium for concerts and sports games?". Ākonga will also take on the role of citizen scientists as they conduct Litter Intelligence audits on local beaches, contributing to a national data base of litter data to inspire action for a litter free world.
Geographers think spatially, using maps, visual images and inquiry skills to develop understandings of the world around us. Fieldwork is an important part of Geography and students will attend a day trip to conduct Geographic research.
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