Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Henson, Mr S. Creed, Mr A. Collier, Mr C. Smith.
Recommended Prior LearningThis course has no prerequisites; open entry to all.
Year 10 half-year Geography would be beneficial, but is by no means essential.
Geography focuses on the relationship between people and the environment. This is a practical, real-life course, which can lead on to Levels 2 and 3 Geography and Tourism. It is also a subject that opens further careers beyond school as well as university study.
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course covers:
- Geographic Issues
- Geographic Research
- Recreation and its Environmental Impacts
- Global Geographic Issues
- Extreme Natural Events (Earthquakes)
- Geographic Skills
Assessment will take the form of;
An independent research project
A written report
A 3-hour end-of-year exam
Level 2 Geography, Level 2 Tourism
Career PathwaysGeophysicist, Mining Engineer, Meteorologist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Marine Biologist, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Emergency Management Officer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Heavy Truck Driver, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Firefighter, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Health and Safety Adviser, Helicopter Pilot, Nursery Grower/Worker, Electrical Engineering Technician, Agricultural Technician, Arborist, Building and Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Trainer, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Surveyor, Urban/Regional Planner, Landscaper
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1B8
Device/Computer
Contribution towards field trips
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
KHS aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.