Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Geography Level 1

11GEO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Filipo, Mr A. Sharma.

Entry Requirements

All are welcome to do Level 1 Geography.



      Geography interprets the environment as the home of people and how it changes over time. Key studies include Extreme Natural Events and Population studies. The course also covers sustainability of natural resource use, understanding geographic issues, directed research, and basic geographic skills. These skills and knowledge will assist students at Level 2.



Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Pathway

Level 2 History, Level 2 Legal Studies, Level 2 Social Studies

Career Paths with Level 1 Geography:

Environmental Consultant: Advising on sustainability practices.
Urban Planner: Designing and developing urban spaces.
GIS Analyst: Analyzing spatial data for various applications.
Cartographer: Creating maps and visual representations.
Climatologist: Studying climate patterns and their effects.
Geospatial Analyst: Interpreting geographic data for decision-making.
Skills Gained:

Map Reading and Interpretation
Data Analysis
Fieldwork Techniques
Critical Thinking
Communication Skills
Spatial Awareness
Environmental Awareness



			


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.