OTAGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Education
COMMERCE
11COMM
Description
Learn foundational skills for Business Studies and Economics at Year 12 and 13
Design, make and sell an innovative product or service, sustainably, with a focus on how to set the right price for your buyers
Develop knowledge of big and small economic concepts
Financial and non-financial decision-making for sustainable business
Understand how culture and values shapes perspectives for consumers and organisations
Prerequisites
Nil
Assessment
10 Internal Credits
10 External Credits
Course Contribution
Nil
Course Endorsement
Yes
GEOGRAPHY
11GEOG
Description
What is Where, Why There, and Why Care? - Te taiao connects people and people connect to te taiao
Te Wai Pounamu - Te taiao can be shaped by natural processes
Sustainability - Tikanga informs the relationships between the tangata and te taiao
Current Geographic Issue(s) - Perspectives and power influence te taiao
*Te taiao consists of all things that make up the surrounding environment
CAMP - Week Two, Term Two is a 3 day/2night trip to Aoraki Mount Cook
Prerequisites
Nil
Assessment
10 Internal Credits
10 External Credits
Course Contribution
$340.00 (camp fee)
Course Endorsement
Yes
HISTORY
11HIST
Description
During the course you may:
Research and present information about an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
Interpret historical resources
Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people involved in events such as WWI, Black Civil Rights Campaign, Women’s Suffrage, 1981 Springbok Tour and other key 20th century events.
Describe the causes and consequences of various historical events
Describe how significant events affected New Zealand society
Prerequisites
Nil
Assessment
10 Internal Credits
10 External Credits
Course Contribution
Nil
Course Endorsement
Yes