Intro to Geography

Introduction to Geography 

Subject Length: 1 semester

Subject Fee: No Fee

Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Students will explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and how human societies have spread across it. They will analyse how tourism and recreation has affected certain places and what this means for the future of these places. Students will evaluate how well Australia and other countries are responding to these geographical issues from an environmental, economic and social perspective. Students will be well grounded in the key skills required to complete Geographic study in VCE and beyond.

What is studied?

Student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Human impact on places through tourism and recreation

• Responses to environmental degradation

• Interconnections of people and places

• Methods of gathering and interpreting geographical data

What type of work is done?

Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• Fieldwork

• Data analysis, including maps

• Case studies

• Research tasks

Future Pathways:
This subject has a clear pathway into VCE Geography, Units 1-4. Career paths related to Geography include forestry, mining, tourism, agriculture, architecture, engineering, earth science, real estate, urban and regional planning, education, meteorology, geology, archaeology, and anthropology.