Geography is the structured way of learning, analysing and understanding the characteristics of places that make up our world. Geography is the structured way of learning, analysing and understanding the characteristics of places that make up our world. In year 9, students consider changes in the characteristics of places and the implications of these. They consider significant spatial distributions and patterns and evaluate implications. Students consider interconnections between and within places and changes resulting from these, over time and at different scales. This further develops their understanding of geographic concepts, including space, place, interconnection, change, environment, scale and sustainability.
Students investigate the distribution and characteristics of biomes (such as forests, deserts, grasslands) as regions with distinctive climates, soils, vegetation and productivity. They investigate environmental, economic technological factors that influence food production in Australia and around the world. Students explore the impacts of agriculture on different environments, and evaluate its sustainability. They examine indigenous land and resource management strategies used to achieve food security in our local region (Wadawurrung country). Students will examine challenges in providing food for current and projected populations of Australia and the world.
A range of assessment tasks will be used including:
Mapping/analysis tasks
Fieldwork
Fieldwork report
Individual Research
Exam
Please see booklist for items required.