Rotorua Lakes High School Rotorua Lakes High School

NCEA Level 3 Geography & Environmental Studies

13GEO
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Beaumont-Gill.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least 12 credits in either Level 2 History, Level 2 Geography or Level 2 English


Geography & Environmental Studies at Level 3 

In Geography we study "What is Where, Why There, and Why Care?"

Geography is a great subject if you want to keep your options open as it includes bits of Science, Statistics and English

  • Mount Tongariro
  • Coral Reefs
  • Practical field work
  • Pest Control

 

Geography & Environmental Studies is a literacy rich course which teaches the skills of research, communication, resource interpretation and report writing.


Geography related careers include:

Foreign Affairs | Urban & Regional Planning | Environmental Science & Conservation | Landscape Architect | Commerce | Geotechnical Engineer

Departments:

Humanities


Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Geologist, Environmental Engineer



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
$200 approximate cost of 3 day Tongariro field trip