Geography is the study of the natural and human processes shaping our world. Through an inquiry-based approach and fieldwork, students will explore the forces that shape river systems, the role of rivers in sustaining life, and the challenges of managing these vital resources. They will also investigate global inequality and human wellbeing, analysing the factors that influence development and exploring strategies for creating a more equitable world.
Students will develop key geographic skills in mapping, data analysis, and fieldwork as they examine the formation and significance of rivers, conduct investigations along various river systems, and evaluate sustainability strategies. They will also assess global disparities in wealth and wellbeing, exploring patterns of development and considering real-world solutions to improve living conditions. A field study comparing inequalities between Melbourne suburbs will provide insight into the factors shaping human wellbeing at a local level.
What are the features of rivers and the processes which create them?
What is the importance of rivers and how can we manage them sustainably into the future?
How do we measure human wellbeing and what factors influence a places development?
How can we manage global inequality and human wellbeing into the future?
Students explore the features and formation of riverine systems. They examine the distribution of rivers in Australia and around the world. They investigate the uses and impacts of these on people and the environment. They undertake and investigation into river systems and evaluate the management strategies used to improve the sustainability of these rivers. Students conduct fieldwork along the river to make observations, collect data and report on the issues and challenges facing the river.
Students will examine the uneven distribution of wealth around the world and discuss the factors that determine this. They undertake research to compare the living conditions of people living in developed and developing countries. Students will evaluate strategies used at local, regional and global scales to improve the living conditions and human wellbeing. Students will analyse and construct a range of maps, graphs and images along with the use of geospatial technology systems to interpret and predict future trends and patterns They will conduct fieldwork to compare inequalities between Melbourne suburbs and consider factors that contribute to these and plan improvements for human wellbeing.
A range of assessment tasks will be used including:
mapping tasks
practical exercises
research reports
fieldwork
examination