The Year 11 course studies recent developments in natural and human geography to increase students’ knowledge and understanding of our world. It uses fieldwork, geographical skills and the study of recent geographical issues.
The Year 12 course enables students to understand and appreciate geographical issues and trends in ecosystem management, city growth and world tourism. It uses enquiry methods through fieldwork and a variety of case studies to increase understanding of our environment.
Year 11 Course
Biophysical Interactions 45% of Course Time
Global Challenges 45% of Course Time
The Senior Geography Project 10% of Course Time
Year 12 Course
Ecosystems at Risk 34% of Course Time
Urban Places 33% of Course Time
People and Economic Activity 33% of Course Time
Students complete a Senior Geography Project (SGP) in the year 11 course and must undertake 15 hours of fieldwork in both the year 11 and year 12 courses.
External Assessment
A three hour written examination
Internal Assessment
Fieldwork
Geographical Research
Interpretation and Synthesis of Geographical Stimulus (Skills)
Geographical Explanations, Discussion, Expositions and Reports