Geography
OVERVIEW
This study enables students to:
- Develop a sense of wonder and curiosity about people, culture and environments throughout the world
- Develop knowledge and understanding of geographic phenomena at a range of temporal and spatial scales
- Understand and apply geographic concepts including place, scale, distance, distribution, movement, region, process, change, spatial association and sustainability to develop their ability to think and communicate geographically
- Develop an understanding of the complexity of natural and human induced geographic phenomena across the earth’s surface
- Develop a range of skills to assist in analysing information and making informed judgments and decisions about geographic challenges
- Understand the importance of geography in analysing issues and challenges to human welfare and the environment, at a range of scales
- Develop an understanding of the role and application of geography in the planning and management of human welfare and the environment
God is a God of Creation. Through Geography, students explore God’s Creation from a Biblical perspective. Geography will assist students to participate effectively in debate from a Biblical perspective about the creation and development of the Earth and the impact of human use on the Earth’s resources.
SUBJECT LENGTH
- Each Unit is 1 semester long. Units 3 & 4 must be completed together in a calendar year for a study score to be generated.
TOPICS INCLUDE
UNIT 1: Hazards and disasters
- Characteristics Of Hazards
- Response To Hazards And Disasters
UNIT 2: TOURISM
- Characteristics of Tourism
- Impact of Tourism
UNIT 3: CHANGING THE LAND
- Fieldwork - Land Use Change
- Land Cover Change
UNIT 4: HUMAN POPULATION – TRENDS AND ISSUES
- Population Dynamics
- Population Issues And Challenges
PREREQUISITES
ASSESSMENT
Units 1 & 2
All assessments are school-based, including:
- A fieldwork report
- Data analysis / tests
- Case study / reports
- Examination
Units 3&4
- School Assessed Coursework Unit 3 (25%)
- School Assessed Coursework Unit 4 (25%)
- External Examination (2 hours) (50%)