9 Geography

This unit examines environmental change and sustainability by investigating the functioning of environments and the impacts of human activities at a range of scales. Students explore differing worldviews and how these influence approaches to environmental use, management and sustainability. They investigate the causes and consequences of environmental change through a case study of one environment in Australia and one in another country, analysing the nature and extent of human-induced change. Students compare and evaluate management responses in both countries and assess their effectiveness in promoting environmental sustainability. They also develop an understanding of the role individuals can play in supporting sustainable environmental futures and propose actions that contribute to the responsible management of environments.