GEOGRAPHY |
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ATAR: |
Yes |
Number of Units: |
2 |
Category: |
A |
Faculty: |
Social Sciences |
Description: |
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Geography is a two year course designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of both the environmental and human impacts on our world. Students will study the major elements of the environment and how they interact with each other and within ecosystems. They will look at local and global forces that impact on people, ecosystems, urban places and economic activity. Students will also learn to use geographical skills required to read and interpret different map types, determine landform uses, elevation, distance and other forms of geographical investigation and communication. |
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Assessment: |
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Geography is assessed through research, extended responses and exams. Students are expected to complete a Senior Geography Project (SGP) in Year 11 that is indicative of 12 hours of inquiry based research. Practical skills are also assessed in addition to course theory. |
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Additional Information: |
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Students will be required to participate in a number of mandated fieldwork excursions in both Year 11 and Year 12 to support what is being taught in class. |
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