Year 10 Australian Geography

Students undertake 100 hours of Geography Mandatory in Stage 5 (Year 10).

The study of Geography Mandatory Stage 5 prepares students for adult life by developing in them an informed perspective on local, regional, national and global issues.

The aim of the Geographyis to stimulate students' enjoyment of and interest in the interaction of the physical and human environments. Students achieve this as they develop geographic knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes and engage in the community as informed and active citizens.

The study of Geography at Waverley College develops a wide range of skills such as gathering, organising and evaluating geographical information from a variety of sources, including fieldwork. Through the spatial dimension, geography enables students to identify and analyse the physical, social, economic, political, legal and technological factors that influence where things are and why they are there. The ecological dimension requires students to identify and analyse the ways humans interact with environments and in so doing develops students' skills in evaluating arguments and problem-solving. Culture is a key determinant of people's lives and worldview and through the study of Geography students develop knowledge and understanding of different cultures and develop perspectives that enhance their understanding of the world.

COURSE CONTENT

Topic 1: Investigating Australia's Physical Environments
Topic 2: Changing Australian Communities
Topic 3: Issues in Australian Environments
Topic 4: Australia in Its Regional and Global Contexts

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Students will complete a range of assessments throughout the year. These may include skills based tasks, essays, research tasks, fieldwork and examinations.

OTHER INFORMATION

Students will be required to undertake a compulsory fieldwork excursion during the year.