Year 7, Semester 1

In Geography, students examine water as a renewable environmental resource, its spatial distribution in Australia, how it is used and valued, and how societies attempt to manage its scarcity. Students explore how the characteristics of the places in which we live influence our lives in different ways and the various influences on people’s perceptions of liveability, including the access to services and facilities, environmental quality, social connectedness and community identity needed to support and enhance our lives.

Whilst studying Civics and Citizenship, students will develop their understanding of the principles and features of Australia’s systems of government and the main participants in Australia’s democratic institutions, including citizens. Students examine the characteristics and types of law in Australia, the democratic nature of institutions and the relationship between individuals, communities and contemporary Australian society.

Year 7, Semester 2

Year 8, Semester 1

In the Geography unit, students examine landforms and the geomorphological processes that produce them. They explore the significance and meanings of landforms for people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Students explore the distribution of Australia’s distinctive landscapes and significant landforms. Students also examine urbanisation as a process that is transforming the world, and the urban patterns and issues it produces in both urbanising and highly urbanised countries. Students examine urbanisation as both a consequence of and a contributor to, economic and social change. Students examine the distribution of population in Australia compared to other countries and shifts in population distribution over time.

Whilst studying Civics and Citizenship, students will develop their understanding of the principles and features of Australia’s systems of government and the main participants in Australia’s democratic institutions, including citizens. Students examine the characteristics and types of law in Australia, the democratic nature of institutions and the relationship between individuals, communities and contemporary Australian society.

Year 8, Semester 2