Year 8 Geography
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 the World
- The nature of geography
- Our world
- Geographical research
- World Heritage sites
Topic 2: Global Environments
- Mountains
- Deserts
Topic 3: Global Change
- The changing nature of the world
- Global inequalities
- Global organisations
Topic 4: Global Issues and the Role of Citizenship
- Global geographical issues
- Threaten Habitats
- Access to fresh water
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
\Students will complete a range of assessments throughout the year. These may include skills based tasks, essays, fieldwork and examinations.