Course description:
Geography is an investigation of the world which provides an accurate description and interpretation of the varied character of the earth and its people. It is a key discipline through which students develop the ability to recognise and understand environmental change and the interactions which take place in our world.
Year 11 Course: 120 indicative hours
Biophysical Interactions – 45% of course time – 54 hours
Global Challenges – 45% of course time – 54 hours
Senior Geography Project – 10% of course time – 12 hours
Year 12 course: 120 indicative hours
Ecosystems at Risk – 33.3% of course time – 40 hours
Urban Places – 33.3% of course time – 40 hours
People and Economic Activity – 33.3% of course time – 40 hours
Year 11 course structure and requirements:
Year 11 Course structure and requirement
The Year 11 course is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of the geographical concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability and change. Students investigate natural systems; people, patterns and processes; and human–environment interactions. They develop an understanding of the nature and value of geographical inquiry through planning and conducting a geographical investigation.
Year 11 Course (120 hours)
The course comprises 4 focus areas and students are required to study all 4.
Focus Areas and indicative hours:
Earth’s Natural Systems – 40 hours
People, Patterns and Processes – 40 hours
Human–Environment Interactions – 20 hours
Geographical Investigation – 20 hours
Year 12 course structure and requirements:
Year 12 Course structure and requirement
The Year 12 course is structured to provide students with opportunities to develop and apply their understanding of the geographical concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability and change. Students investigate global sustainability, rural and urban places, and ecosystems and global biodiversity.
Year 12 Course (120 hours)
The course comprises 3 focus areas and students are required to study all 3.
Focus Areas and indicative hours:
Global sustainability – 30 hours
Rural and urban places – 45 hours
Ecosystems and global biodiversity – 45 hours
Aim:
The study of Geography in Stage 6 enables students to:
develop knowledge and understanding of natural and human processes, how they interact and affect each other, and how places and environments can be managed for sustainability
apply geographical inquiry skills and tools, including fieldwork
develop a lifelong interest in the study of geography
prepare for informed, responsible and active citizenship in the contemporary world
As there is a compulsory fieldwork element to both Year 11 and 12 there will be the need to engage in fieldwork beyond the school setting examples of excursions that have been utilised in the past include:
Penrith Lakes:
Avalon Beach/Careel Bay
Great Barrier Reef:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P8yOJ_KGAb-yk2TFDlNQzYKyAhH7VH96/view?usp=drive_web&authuser=0
Great Barrier Reef - Geography 2023 (1).mp4Skills you will master:
Through the study of Geography Stage 6, students will develop:
knowledge and understanding about:
the characteristics and spatial distribution of environments
the processes that form and transform the features and patterns of the environment
the global and local forces which impact on people, ecosystems, urban places and economic activity
the contribution of a geographical perspective;
skills to:
investigate geographically
communicate geographically;
and informed and responsible values and attitudes towards:
ecological sustainability
a just society
ethical research practices
active and informed citizenship
responsible, autonomous life-long learning.
Equipment required:
Laptop
A4 workbook/ or loose leaf paper and folder
Pens, Pencil
Ruler
Calculator
360 Degree Protractor
Career opportunities:
Tourism and Recreation
Environmental management
Architecture
Landscape and design
Urban and Regional planning
Cartography and Geographical Information systems
Government – Federal/State/Local
Forestry/ Mining sectors
Possible learning experiences/excursions:
Fieldwork
Penrith Lakes
Homebush Wetlands
Planning/ Wishlist – Whitsundays Fieldwork – Ecosystems at Risk
Course fees:
Year 11 - $50
Year 12 - $50 + Textbook ($80)
This includes access to Edrolo – A learning platform to support students engage in all areas of the course and test their skills and understanding.
Skills Workbook
Subject Selection Senior Subjects - Recording.mp4Senior Geography.pdf