COURSE DESCRIPTION
Geography is an investigation of the world which provides an accurate description and interpretation of the varied character of the earth and its people. It is a key discipline through which students develop the ability to recognise and understand environmental change and the interactions which take place in our world.
Geography has many dimensions, two of which are emphasised in this syllabus:
• the ecological dimension considers how humans interact with environments
• the spatial dimension focuses on where things are, why they are there and how people interact differently with environments in different places.
Geographers investigate the opportunities for human activities, the constraints placed upon them and the impacts of these activities. The study of Geography allows students to perceive the world in a variety of ways and helps them make sense of a complex and changing world.
TOPICS COVERED
During the Preliminary Geography course, the following topics are covered:
- Biophysical Interactions
- Senior Geography Project
- Global Challenges
During the HSC Geography course, the following topics are covered:
- Ecosystems at Risk
- Coastal Dune Systems
- Intertidal Wetlands
- World Cities and Urban Dynamics
- People and Economic Activity
ASSESSMENTS
See the 2016 Assessment Schedule for the HSC Geography course:
12Geo Schedule (docx 14 KB)
WHAT GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN GEOGRAPHY?
- Students visit Cronulla beach to investigate first-hand the beach dynamics, revegetation and management strategies for preservation of the ecosystem.
- Students also visit Homebush Bay to deepen their knowledge in regards to intertidal wetlands and the management and preservation of this ecosystem.
- Students also study tourism as an economic activity and as a result visited the Sydney Wax Museum and Sydney Aquarium.
- Students also visited Pyrmont Ultimo to study urban decline and renewal in that area.
