Level 1 Environmental Studies

Why Geography Matters

PURPOSE: Global Change 101 introduces the relationship between people and the environment. Students will learn basic geographical mapping and interpretation skills and concepts, using them in a variety of national and global environments. This will enable them to understand the repercussions of changes to the environment and to find their way around the world using GPS and printed maps.

COURSE OUTLINE: Global Change offers two internal achievement standards and one external achievement standard over the course of the year. This is a new course in line with the curriculum refreshment and is a solid introduction to geography,  Basic geography skills will be developed and improved when researching a local environmental issue or topic.