Geography

Length of Course

Semester, Full Year

Level

Marian - Year 11

Category

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)

Core or Elective

Elective

Pre-requisites

N/A

Subject Description

In Stage 1 Geography, student develop an understanding of the spatial interrelationships between people, places, and environments. They appreciate the complexity of our world, the diversity of its environments, and the challenges and associated opportunities facing Australia and the world. Students engage in geographical inquiry by using geographical methods and skills. They pose geographical questions, seek answers, and evaluate responses, using a range of fieldwork and spatial technology skills.

Content

Topics covered are taken from the following areas:

Topic 1: Sustainable Places

  • Rural and remote places
  • Urban places
  • Megacities

Topic 2: Hazards

  • Natural hazards
  • Biological and human-induced hazards

Topic 3: Contemporary Issues

  • Local issues
  • Global issues
Assessment

At Stage 1, assessments are school based. Teachers make decisions about the extent and quality of the evidence of student learning with reference to the SACE performance standards.

Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Stage 1 Geography through the following assessment types:

  • Assessment Type 1: Geographical Skills and Application
  • Assessment Type 2: Fieldwork

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Marian - Year 11 - Geography