11 Geography

SACE Stage 1: 10 Credits / 1 Semester / Humanities

SACE Website:  https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/geography/stage-1

Pre-Requisite: An achievement of a ‘C’ level or better in year 10 Humanities, Geography, History and / or English is highly recommended

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

Through the study of Geography, students develop an understanding of the spatial interrelationships between people, places, and environments. They appreciate the complexity of our world, the diversity of its environments, and the challenges and associated opportunities facing Australia and the world.

Geography provides a systematic, integrative way of exploring, analysing, and applying the concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, sustainability, scale, and change. Students of Geography identify patterns and trends, and explore and analyse geographical relationships and interdependencies. They use this knowledge to promote a more sustainable way of life and an awareness of social and spatial inequalities.

Students engage in geographical inquiry by using geographical methods and skills. They pose geographical questions, seek answers, and evaluate responses, using a range of fieldwork and spatial technology skills. Fieldwork, in all its various forms, is central to the study of Geography, as it enables students to develop their understanding of the world through direct experience.


Topics may include

There are seven topics that may be undertaken during the semester which are organised under three themes:

Theme 1: Sustainable Places

  • Topic 1: Rural and/or remote places
  • Topic 2: Urban places
  • Topic 3: Megacities

Theme 2: Hazards

  • Topic 4: Natural hazards
  • Topic 5: Biological and human-induced hazards

Theme 3: Contemporary Issues

  • Topic 6: Local issues
  • Topic 7: Global issues

Students will study at least two topics from one or two of the themes.

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ASSESSMENT

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 1 Geography:

  • Assessment type 1: geographical skills and applications
  • Assessment type 2: fieldwork

Students will provide evidence of their learning through four assessments, with at least two assessments from Assessment Type 1 and at least one assessment from Assessment Type 2.

Each assessment type will have a weighting of 25%.

Additional Information

Costs: A cost of $20 will cover the charges associated with this subject including a compulsory excursion. 

Fees may change prior to January 2025 when invoices are sent.                                                                                     

Last updated: July 2024