New Plymouth Boys’ High School New Plymouth Boys’ High School

L1 Geography

L1GEOGF
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Wisnewski.

This course is designed for students who wish to gain a good understanding of the world they live in. It covers Extreme Natural Events (Earthquakes around the World), Research (Mt Taranaki), a local Geographic issue (Oil and Gas Exploration), Global Patterns (fertility rates and Global Population), investigations into Taranaki using Google Earth, volcanoes and earthquakes, Geographic Skills and concepts.


Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Career Pathways

Marine Biologist, Science Technician, Health and Safety Adviser, Forest Manager, Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, 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, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant, Holiday Park Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Deckhand, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Hotel Porter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser


Disclaimer

All courses are subject to sufficient student numbers, rooming and available staffing. The range of courses may change year to year.

All courses run at the discretion of the New Plymouth Boys' High School Headmaster.