Environmental Studies

This unit explores the distribution and characteristics of biomes and their potential to support global food production within Australia. Students analyse the sustainability of farming practices and the challenges of feeding future populations amid climate change, and explore human-induced environmental changes, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander environmental knowledge, and different environmental worldviews. 

Learning Goals

To gain a greater understanding of where and how food and resources are produced around the world, and the impact of increasing food production on the environment. Students will explore environmental sustainability, and how people interact with the environment in a range of ways. They will develop their skills in locating, interpreting and analysing data, along with justifying conclusions related to modern challenges

Key Focus 

• Biomes and food production 

• Environmental Change and Management 

Assessments:

• CAT: Research  report 

• CAT: Field work report 

• CAT: Environmental challenge presentation 

• Semester exam

Further study options

• Year 10 Geography 

• VCE Geography 

• VCE Environmental Science